Michigan growers

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

Michigan is one of the most diverse specialty-crop states in the country. Fruit, vegetable and nursery growers depend on hand labor at harvest. We help Michigan growers start an H-2A program or file the one they already run, on time and with clear costs.

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Michigan H-2A wage rates

Current Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) for field and livestock workers, effective August 3, 2026.

	Skill Level I entry level	Skill Level II experienced
H-2A workers	$13.06	$16.25
U.S. workers	$14.45	$17.64

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 Michigan: $13.73/hour (state minimum wage). Michigan's state minimum wage ($13.73) is higher than the Level I H-2A rate, 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 Michigan H-2A crops and start dates

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

Crop / work	Typical season
Asparagus	Harvest May–June; crews start late April
Blueberries	Harvest July–September; crews start late June
Tart & sweet cherries	Harvest July
Apples	Harvest August–October; crews start mid-August
Nursery & greenhouse	Spring shipping season; crews start March–April
Christmas trees	Shearing in summer, harvest October–December
Vegetables & pickling cucumbers	Planting April–May, harvest July–September

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

How we help Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan 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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