A farm is land used to raise livestock and grow crops (like fruit, vegetables, grains or fuel). The people who manage these farms are called farmers.

People start farms for a variety of reasons. It could be their lifelong dream or an opportunity to connect with nature. They also might need to obtain grant money or finance for their business.

WASHINGTON, (WCAX) – As concern grows about the growing number of migrants at the southern border, Senator Peter Welch reminded colleagues Thursday that they are essential to Vermont and other states by doing the work no one else wants to do.

At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Welch spoke about the important role migrant farm workers play in supporting Vermont’s farms, businesses, and local communities. He called on Congress to reform the H-2A visa program to better serve the needs of Vermont farmers and migrant workers.

“In Vermont, it’s the dairy industry that is absolutely critical to the well-being of our agricultural economy. They really account for two-thirds of the milk supply in the New England market… Our farms need workers and workers need protections,” said Welch.

In addition to serving on the Judiciary Committee, Senator Welch chairs the Rural Development and Energy Subcommittee on the Senate Agriculture Committee, where he is working on the upcoming Farm Bill.

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