Florida growers

Florida H-2A help for farms, nurseries & greenhouses

Florida is the nation's top H-2A state. Winter vegetables, strawberries and citrus need large crews from fall through spring. We help Florida growers start an H-2A program or file the one they already run, on time and with clear costs.

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Florida H-2A wage rates

Current Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) for field and livestock workers, effective August 17, 2026.

	Skill Level I entry level	Skill Level II experienced
H-2A workers	$10.87	$13.41
U.S. workers	$13.17	$15.71

The H-2A rate is the U.S. rate minus a $2.30/hour housing adjustment, because H-2A workers receive free housing. You must pay the highest of the AEWR, the prevailing wage, or the federal or state minimum wage.

Lowest starting rate in Florida: $15.00/hour (state minimum wage). Florida's state minimum wage rose to $15.00 on September 30, 2026. That's higher than both H-2A skill levels, so it sets the floor.

Heads up: On Aug. 26, 2026, a federal court found the method behind these rates unlawful. DOL must publish new rates, and farms may owe back pay to workers for hours since Sept. 2, 2026. Check your back pay risk →

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Tell us a little about your farm and we'll call or email you within one business day.

Typical Florida H-2A crops and start dates

Start the paperwork about 4 to 5 months before your crew needs to arrive. Here's when common Florida jobs start:

Crop / work	Typical season
Citrus	Harvest October–June
Strawberries	Harvest November–March; crews start October–November
Tomatoes & peppers	Fall and spring seasons; crews start September and January
Blueberries	Harvest March–May
Watermelons	Harvest April–June
Nursery & greenhouse	Year-round production with seasonal peaks

Seasons vary by region and year. We set your exact dates during the consultation. Plan your filing deadlines →

How we help Florida growers

First-time programs

We take you from "is this right for us?" to workers arriving. That includes the job order, housing inspection, the DOL filing and travel.

Filing only

Already run your own crew? We prepare and file your Florida job order and DOL application at a flat, upfront price.

Small farms welcome

Need 2 to 10 workers? You'll get the same attention as a large operation.

Ready to plan your Florida season?

A 20-minute call is free. We'll tell you if H-2A fits your operation and what it will cost.

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