Statement of NCFC President Duane Simpson on Confirmation of Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling

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Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2026)– “On behalf of America’s farmer-owned cooperatives, I congratulate Keith Sonderling on his confirmation as Secretary of Labor. Secretary Sonderling has shown a real understanding of the labor challenges farmers and cooperatives face. NCFC appreciates his leadership in delivering meaningful regulatory relief for farmers who use the H-2A program. A reliable, legal workforce is essential to keeping American agriculture strong, and NCFC looks forward to continuing to work with Secretary Sonderling to build an H-2A program and a federal labor framework that works for farmers and cooperatives.

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