On October 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a new Interim Final Rule (IFR) that significantly revises how Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) are calculated for H-2A guestworkers. AEWRs set the minimum hourly wages that must be paid to H-2A workers and those in corresponding employment. This rule introduces major changes affecting wage structures across Farm Credit East’s eight-state region, with important implications for farm operations and labor management.
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Farm Credit East Employees Give Thanks
Throughout the month of Thanksgiving, several Farm Credit East employees from across the association reflected on what it was they were thankful for in 2024 and beyond.
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An Impactful Summer Experience
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Giving Thanks for Northeast Agricultural Producers
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My Internship Experience at Farm Credit East
Every summer, Farm Credit East offers a 12-week internship program with the goal of providing real-world, hands-on experience alongside our Farm Credit professionals. Kierra Kenyon recounts her experience as part of the 2023 program.
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