Navigating H2A: How Congressman Crawford’s Team Helps Arkansas Producers Hire Seasonal Workers

The trade show floor is buzzing, but the real action is behind the scenes where applications, interviews, and clearances decide whether seed meets soil on time. We sit down with Sherry Mitchell, a district casework manager for Congressman Rick Crawford, to unpack how H2A actually works, why three different federal agencies can stall a season, and what to do when the process goes quiet. If you’ve ever thought “we can’t harvest without our crew,” this conversation gives you a roadmap and a way ...