First national trade association dedicated to supporting FLCs and recruiters through education and community View on PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2025 – The American Association of AgLabor Providers (AAALP) has officially launched as the first national trade association dedicated to supporting farm labor contractors (FLCs) and recruiters. Created to address the critical need for […]
Responsible Recruitment and Fair Work Toolkit for Employers and Labor Providers in U.S. Fresh Produce
AAALP is pleased to share the launch of Stronger Together US’s new open-source Responsible Recruitment and Fair Work Toolkit for Employers and Labor Providers in U.S. Fresh Produce. This practical resource is designed to support growers, farm labor contractors (FLCs), recruiters, and other businesses in taking meaningful action to reduce labor risks, promote ethical recruitment, […]
Cultivating Compliance in Agriculture Workplace: Key Takeaways from the DOL’s Southwest Agriculture Workshop
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division in the Southwest Region held a virtual workshop in June on “Cultivating Compliance in Agriculture Workplace”. Representatives from multiple departments presented on timely topics from H-2A visa processing and wage protections to avoiding immigration-related employment discrimination and understanding the intricacies of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker […]
Meet Nikki, AAALP Lead
We are excited to introduce Nikki Enersen, the new Lead of the American Association of AgLabor Providers (AAALP). With a strong commitment to ethical labor practices and industry collaboration, Nikki brings fresh energy and a clear vision to support farm labor contractors and recruiters and strengthen responsible recruitment and fair labor practices across U.S. agriculture. […]
Wilson Center’s US-Mexico Farm Labor Policy Recommendation Launch
Last month, the Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute* hosted an online summit to release policy recommendations addressing agricultural trade, temporary worker visas, and labor law compliance. The event brought together stakeholders from government, the private sector, and expert fields in labor, migration, and trade to discuss strategies for advancing food security, competitiveness, and regional leadership. As agriculture […]
Launch Webinar
On February 12, 2025, we officially launched the American Association of AgLabor Providers (AAALP)—a national trade association that fosters a professional, ethical, and sustainable agricultural labor provider industry. If you couldn’t join us, a webinar recording is available HERE. During the launch webinar, we highlighted AAALP’s mission to empower farm labor contractors (FLCs) and recruiter businesses […]
