U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc. is the latest group to highlight issues that could unfold with temporary workers that enter the U.S. on H-2A visas in the wake of the State Department scaling back approvals in the wake of the COVID-19 situation.
Without those overseas workers, their businesses cannot complete their jobs, USCHI said. Closures of DMV offices in areas around the country and waiting periods mean companies “will not be able to license any drivers,” a factor as companies have workers traveling from February through December to chop and harvest crops.
With some restaurants and grocery stores closed or limiting their operations, the group said that complicates their ability to provide resources for the crews that range from five to 100 people.
“We are an essential part of the food supply chain and must be allowed to continue our work,” said Glen Jantzen, USCHI President, and owner of Jantzen Harvesting in Plymouth, Nebraska.
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