California Is about 900 miles long. north to south. If you transpose it to the east coast we are talking about a distance from approximately the north of Florida almost to Massachusetts. Obviously. you have a significant timeframe in terms of growing. In this regard. the existing H2A program has failed to be a reliable source of temporary and seasonal agricultural workers. The regulatory burdens leave employers waiting with uncertainty and anxiety whether they will be certified by the Department of Labor to obtain workers in a timely manner. What American farmers require Is a temporary worker program which addresses these concerns.