Indiana growers

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

Indiana's seed corn, melon and vegetable growers rely on seasonal crews, and grain farms increasingly use H-2A equipment operators. We help Indiana growers start an H-2A program or file the one they already run, on time and with clear costs.

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Indiana 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	$13.52	$17.74
U.S. workers	$14.91	$19.13

The H-2A rate is the U.S. rate minus a $1.39/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 Indiana: $13.52/hour (H-2A Skill Level I rate). Indiana 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 →

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

Typical Indiana H-2A crops and start dates

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

Crop / work	Typical season
Seed corn & detasseling	June–August
Melons & watermelons	Southwest Indiana; harvest July–September
Processing tomatoes	Harvest August–September
Vegetables	Planting April–May, harvest June–October
Grain & hay equipment operators	Planting April–May and harvest September–November

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

How we help Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana 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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