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TN visa workers are often vital to an operation’s success. Unlike H-2A visas, TN visas are not constrained by seasonal limitations. Employees may work and live in the U.S. year-round.

The Illinois Farm Bureau takes us along to see how one operation is emphasizing their importance on the broader ag economy.

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