The Clarion-Ledger
The Clarion Ledger is a daily newspaper based in Jackson, Mississippi.
• Mississippi farmers are increasingly relying on the H-2A visa program to fill labor shortages. • The program allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers for temporary or seasonal jobs when domestic workers are unavailable. • Most H-2A workers in Mississippi come from South Africa due to their English proficiency and relevant work experience. The agriculture industry in Mississippi has long had troubles finding a competent workforce. So, many farmers have turned to looking for employees outside of the Mississippi Delta, the state as a whole and even outside of...