Jul 16, 2026Board meeting
Agricultural and Seasonal Workforce Services Advisory Committee Minutes
The committee discussed updates from the ASWS Office, including requests for data representation changes, and received reports on the Foreign Labor Certification Program, compliance, and workforce services. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the 2026 ASWS Advisory Committee Report, specifically regarding the tracking of data points, the impact of federal policy changes on domestic worker recruitment and budget, and structural barriers in the application process. Members also addressed the need for strategies to boost domestic farmworker recruitment. Additionally, public testimony was heard regarding individual challenges encountered while applying for farm positions through the WorkSource system.