The maple syrup industry in Vermont has seen significant growth, now accounting for more than half of the United States’ overall production.
The maple syrup industry in Vermont has seen significant growth over the last ten years, now accounting for more than half of the United States’ overall production. To maintain this expansion, sugar producers are increasingly turning to migrant labor from countries like Mexico and Jamaica.
While exact figures on the number of migrant workers in the state’s maple sector are not available, recent data from the Vermont Department of Labor indicates that eight local syrup producers sought out 46 seasonal foreign workers through the H-2A visa program this season. Additional producers have secured migrant labor via contractors based outside the region.
Coverage in Seven Days by Lucy Tompkins highlights the rising trend among sugar makers who are becoming more reliant on H-2A visas for their workforce needs.
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