New Jersey growers

New Jersey H-2A help for farms, nurseries & greenhouses

The Garden State's blueberry, peach, vegetable and nursery growers have tight harvest windows that depend on a dependable crew. We help New Jersey growers start an H-2A program or file the one they already run, on time and with clear costs.

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New Jersey 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	$14.10	$17.58
U.S. workers	$16.57	$20.05

The H-2A rate is the U.S. rate minus a $2.47/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 New Jersey: $14.10/hour (H-2A Skill Level I rate). New Jersey sets its own minimum wage for seasonal farm workers, and it may be higher than the Level I H-2A rate. We'll confirm the current figure for your job order.

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 New Jersey H-2A crops and start dates

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

Crop / work	Typical season
Blueberries	Harvest June–August; crews start late May
Peaches	Harvest July–September
Vegetables	Planting April–May, harvest June–October
Cranberries	Harvest September–November
Nursery, greenhouse & sod	Spring season; crews start March–April

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

How we help New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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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