What USA Farm Labor does

USA Farm Labor, Inc. is a U.S.-based, privately held H-2A visa program management agency founded in 2003 and headquartered in Waynesville, North Carolina, serving agricultural employers across all 49 contiguous states. The company runs the end-to-end H-2A process for its clients — application filing with State Workforce Agencies, the Department of Labor, and USCIS, visa petition handling, worker logistics and travel, ongoing compliance support, and re-hire workflows season over season — through a dedicated team that includes assigned Case Managers, Worker Placement Coordinators, a USCIS specialist, and a Housing Specialist. It has served 1,200+ clients, filed 1,642 H-2A applications with a 99.9% approval rate, and placed 4,012+ workers cumulatively, with current throughput of 4,000+ placements per year from a pool of 5,000+ verified candidates.

The company's underlying technology is a proprietary, client-facing cloud database that stores worker profiles, exam scores across 13 agricultural knowledge areas, 280-skill assessments, personality and emotional evaluations, verified references, video CVs, and drone footage of equipment operation, alongside application status, certification tracking, and document management. Workers cannot self-register until full screening is complete, which is the foundation of USA Farm Labor's structured vetting motion. The platform supports interview scheduling, job offers, season-over-season re-hiring, and a rating system for returning candidates. The company has no public or partner-facing API. Its integration partners are limited to USA Truck Labor (skills certification in South Africa, surfaced as a truck badge in the database) and H-2A Visa Solutions (payroll and administrative support), plus a legal partnership with an H-2A attorney who vetted its compliance guide.

USA Farm Labor monetizes through quote-based, multi-year employer contracts for H-2A program management and worker placement; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is tailored to scope (number of workers, season length, geography, complexity). Customer segments are primarily fixed-site crop farms, custom harvesting operations, and Farm Labor Contractors (FLCs), with livestock operations as a secondary segment. Distribution is direct B2B sales only, anchored by free-consultation lead capture on usafarmlabor.com, content marketing via an H-2A blog, podcast appearances (Farm4Profit), and earned credibility through testimonials and case studies. The company is BBB A+ accredited, self-described as the third-largest H-2A agency in the U.S., and has no disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

USA Farm Labor

Legal name

USA Farm Labor, Inc.

Website

https://usafarmlabor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

USA Farm Labor is a U.S. H-2A visa program management agency founded in 2003 that places pre-vetted seasonal farm workers (5,000+ database, 4,000+ annual placements) and runs end-to-end H-2A compliance for crop farms, custom harvesters, and Farm Labor Contractors across all 49 contiguous states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Workforce Services

NAICS

Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders (115115), Support Activities for Crop Production (1151), Support Activities for Crop Production (11511)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

H-2A & Agricultural Visa Labor Contractors (AFACAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm Labor Management Services (Crew Boss, Timekeeping, Productivity) (AFACAHAK), Agriculture & Seasonal Field Labor Staffing (BPACAEAJ)

Keywords

• H-2A visa program management
• Seasonal agricultural labor
• Farm worker placement
• Agricultural compliance services
• Farm labor contractor services

Headquarters

HQ city

Waynesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. H-2A Program Management and Worker Placement Fees: USA Farm Labor charges agricultural employers for end-to-end management of the H-2A Visa Program process, including application filing, visa petition handling, worker logistics, placement coordination, and ongoing compliance support. The company also places vetted H-2A workers with employers for a placement fee. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

USA Farm Labor provides end-to-end management of the U.S. H-2A temporary agricultural worker visa program for farm employers. Services include filing and managing H-2A applications across SWA, DOL, and USCIS, coordinating worker logistics and travel, placing vetted H-2A workers from a proprietary 5,000+ candidate database, and providing ongoing compliance support throughout the season. The company also serves Farm Labor Contractors with H-2A certification and crew placement.

Product overview

USA Farm Labor is an H-2A visa program management company serving U.S. agricultural employers. The core offering is end-to-end H-2A Program Management supported by a proprietary client-facing database that consolidates application management, worker profiles, document storage, interview scheduling, and compliance tracking. Additional products include Worker Placement Services (access to 5,000+ verified workers), Compliance Guidance and Audit Support, a dedicated Housing Specialist, Worker Placement Coordinators, Farm Labor Contractor (FLC) Services, Employer Referral Programs, and a separate worker-facing website (USA Farm Labor Workers) for foreign workers seeking H-2A agricultural jobs. The portfolio functions as a unified service platform — the proprietary database is the central hub tying together all employer-facing services, while the separate worker website expands reach to the recruitment side.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• H-2A Program Management End-to-end management of the H-2A Visa Program for agricultural employers, covering the full process from application and filing through government agencies (SWA, DOL, USCIS), visa and consulate processing, worker logistics, travel coordination, ongoing compliance support, and season-over-season H-2A workforce management.
• Worker Placement Services Access to 5,000+ verified, work-ready H-2A workers validated through recruiter screening, reference verification, and skill testing. Includes matching employers with candidates based on skills, experience, and farm needs, with a 30-day money-back placement guarantee.
• Compliance Guidance and Audit Support Built-in compliance best practices, legal support, and ongoing audit readiness throughout the H-2A season, including a comprehensive compliance guide vetted by an H-2A attorney, internal audit support, and Interim Final Rule (IFR) compliance updates.
• H-2A Housing Specialist Dedicated Housing Specialist who assists H-2A employers with housing requirements, works with State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) to ensure compliance with housing regulations, and helps prepare employers to pass SWA housing inspections on the first attempt.
• Worker Placement Coordinators Assigned coordinators who serve as the main point of contact for employers on all worker-related matters, including assisting with visa petitions, consulate processing, worker travel logistics, arrival preparation, ongoing season support, conflict resolution, and worker-employer communication.
• Farm Labor Contractor (FLC) Services Specialized services for Farm Labor Contractors seeking seasonal H-2A crew labor, including assistance with the FLC certification process and H-2A application filing to meet season timelines.
• USA Farm Labor Workers Website A dedicated worker-facing website enabling foreign workers to find H-2A jobs, connect with recruitment agencies, and access skills training resources. Operates as a separate platform from the employer-facing site.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% H-2A application approval rate across 1,642 applications filed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• USA Truck LaborcoreTechnology or IntegrationUSA Farm Labor has a partnership with USA Truck Labor, a training school and skills verification agency based in South Africa. USA Truck Labor offers training programs for H-2A workers covering American-style semi truck driving, transportation rules, pre- and post-trip inspections, maintenance, and simulator testing for tractors, trucks, harvesters, forklifts, and telehandlers. Certified workers are identified in the USA Farm Labor database with a truck badge indicator. This partnership addresses the specialized need for skilled H-2A workers who can operate and maintain American farm equipment.
• H-2A Visa SolutionssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSA Farm Labor partners with H-2A Visa Solutions to simplify payroll and administrative support for clients. The partnership allows USA Farm Labor to offer comprehensive H-2A employer services by integrating visa solution capabilities into its end-to-end service offering.
• Top H-2A AttorneysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUSA Farm Labor has a partnership with one of the top H-2A attorneys to provide legal and compliance support for H-2A employers. The attorney has vetted and co-developed USA Farm Labor's comprehensive compliance guide for H-2A employers. This partnership ensures clients are audit-ready and have access to expert legal guidance on H-2A program regulations.
• Chad Schmidt (Individual Referral Partner)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChad Schmidt, a fellow agricultural professional and friend of the company, referred the Brack family to USA Farm Labor. This individual referral led to a client relationship with Brack Farms and Brack Harvesting, LLC, illustrating how personal referrals within the agricultural community drive new customer acquisition.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• AgHires: Agricultural recruitment and staffing firm placing both domestic and H-2A workers with U.S. farms. Partial overlap with USA Farm Labor's worker placement services, with a heavier emphasis on permanent ag placements.
• iWorkGlobal (WiseConnect): Technology-focused H-2A and H-2B visa management platform offering digital application tracking and worker compliance tools. Represents a tech-enabled emerging competitor to USA Farm Labor's proprietary database.

Direct peers

• AG Workforce Solutions: Specialized H-2A and farm labor compliance firm offering application management, wage/hour compliance, and audit support. Directly comparable to USA Farm Labor's program management and compliance guidance offerings.
• MAS Labor (H-2A Services): H-2A labor provider and farm labor contractor serving U.S. agricultural employers, particularly in the southeastern U.S. Competes head-to-head with USA Farm Labor in seasonal worker placement and H-2A application processing.
• CIERTO: Direct competitor offering H-2A visa program management and worker placement services to U.S. agricultural employers. Overlaps with USA Farm Labor in end-to-end H-2A case management, worker screening, and DOL/USCIS filing support.
• AgWorks H2: H-2A visa program service provider focused on Pacific Northwest agricultural employers. Similar end-to-end H-2A management, housing compliance, and worker placement offerings.
• H-2A Complete / Visas Inc. H-2A-focused immigration and staffing services firm providing program management, worker sourcing, and DOL/USCIS filing support. Direct peer in the regulated H-2A agency niche.

Regional players

• North Carolina Growers Association: Largest H-2A user organization in the U.S., based in the same state as USA Farm Labor. Provides collective H-2A application services to tobacco, vegetable, and crop producers — directly competitive in the Southeast.
• Western Range Association: Non-profit labor association providing H-2A herder and agricultural worker services primarily in the western U.S. Comparable in H-2A program expertise but operates regionally and on a cooperative basis.

Broad incumbents

• Robert Half (Agricultural Staffing Division): Large general staffing firm with agricultural and labor divisions. While not H-2A-specialized, it represents the type of well-capitalized incumbent that could expand into USA Farm Labor's niche if H-2A demand continues to grow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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