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Congressman Panetta addresses concerns in Washington DC about ag labor shortage


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District 20 Congressman Jimmy Panetta took part in a bipartisan House Agriculture Committee hearing with USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to discuss the state of the country’s rural economy on Tuesday, February 6 in Washington D.C. Congressman Panetta spoke with Secretary Perdue about agriculture’s labor shortage, calling it probably the most important issue faced by producers on the central coast of California and indicated that he appreciates the actions that have been taken by Secretary Perdue to help tackle these concerns. Congressman Panetta also asked about interagency efforts to improve the current H2-A visa process. Secretary Perdue said that they are trying to work more carefully with DHS on this issue.

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