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Five-State Coalition Demands Transparency on USDA’s Farm Wage Rate Determination
The coalition warns that the USDA’s current AEWR methodology contributes to a self-compounding wage inflation cycle, undermining the economic viability of U.S. agriculture. This poses growing risks to national food security, increases American dependence on imported food, and threatens the stability of rural communities across the country.... Read more
June 10, 2025 | 5 min to read