Dr. Holt headed his own consulting firm. as well as serving as senior economist to a Washington. DC. law firm. where his responsibilities included research. policy analysis. and government relations in matters related to labor. agriculture. immigration and animal welfare. Dr. Holt authored more than 70 publications and served agricultural clients in more than 30 States. Jim was a recognized expert with unique knowledge of the H2A program and served as a consultant to national organizations such as the National Council of Agricultural Employers and the Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform during his involvement in the major immigration and H2A reform efforts in Congress during the past 30 years. I first became aware of Jims expertise when he helped farmers in my own State of Idaho to establish the Snake River Farmers Association an organization that helps obtain legally authorized workers through the H2A temporary and seasonal foreign agricultural worker program. Earlier this year in Idaho. at a meeting of the association. Jim and I teamed up again to address the grave labor situation facing Idaho farmers.
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