The New H-2A AEWR Rule — A Victory for Agricultural Stability and Affordability
Garza Labor welcomes the Department of Labor’s new H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) rule as a major step forward for American agriculture, bringing much-needed stability and affordability to the industry. The updated methodology introduces the Adverse Compensation Adjustment (ACA) and a tiered wage structure that finally account for the real costs growers face in providing housing and utilities to H-2A workers. This reform helps lower labor expenses, making the program more accessible to small and mid-sized farms while supporting a stronger and more sustainable agricultural sector. Garza Labor is fully prepared to guide growers in maximizing these benefits and building a more secure future for U.S. farming.