Georgia growers

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

Georgia is one of the largest H-2A states, with produce seasons running from early spring onions to fall pecans. We help Georgia growers start an H-2A program or file the one they already run, on time and with clear costs.

Georgia 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$10.80$14.72
U.S. workers$12.57$16.49

The H-2A rate is the U.S. rate minus a $1.77/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 Georgia: $10.80/hour (H-2A Skill Level I rate). Georgia follows the federal minimum wage, so the H-2A rate is 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 →

Book a free H-2A consult

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

Typical Georgia H-2A crops and start dates

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

Crop / workTypical season
Vidalia onionsPlanting November–December, harvest April–May
BlueberriesHarvest May–July; crews start April
PeachesHarvest May–August
VegetablesSpring and fall seasons; crews start February–March and August
WatermelonsHarvest June–August
PecansHarvest October–December

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

How we help Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia season?

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

Book a free H-2A consult

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