Resources
Tips for Starting the H-2A Process
The Honey Bee Health Coalition has published a new resource to help beekeepers understand and successfully navigate the H-2A process for securing seasonal workers. The two-page guide provides clear, actionable steps for beekeepers to meet labor needs while remaining in compliance with H-2A program requirements.
The H-2A program allows beekeepers to request foreign workers when U.S. labor is unavailable for seasonal or temporary work. HBHC’s new guide outlines the key stages of the H-2A application process, including filing job orders, recruiting domestic workers, meeting housing requirements, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
Highlights of the resource include a step-by-step overview of the H-2A process, tips for understanding and verifying terms in the ETA-790A work contract, and important compliance requirements for wages, worker recruitment, and record-keeping.
