The National Milk Producers Federation is welcoming a new policy clarification from the Trump administration that spells out how dairy farms can take advantage of the H-2A agricultural guest worker program.
NMPF President and CEO Gregg Doud released a statement expressing the industry’s support for the move, saying: “Dairy farmers appreciate the new clarification released by the Trump administration outlining how dairy operations may use the H-2A agricultural worker program. The dairy industry has long sought access to the H-2A program, and this guidance will help open the door for dairies to begin using this program. We applaud secretaries Rollins and Mullin and acting Secretary Sonderling for their proactive leadership on this issue and look forward to learning more about these important new changes.”
The federation also committed to pushing for lasting solutions, with Doud adding: “NMPF pledges to work with both Congress and the administration to secure long-term certainty for the dairy workforce, including solutions to transition to H-2A, which will ensure that dairies across the nation are set up to thrive, boosting rural communities and providing Americans and the world with high-quality, nutritious products.”
