The resolution urges the United States Congress to pass legislation that would temporarily freeze the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers Program. Currently, Michigan farmers are required to pay temporary foreign workers $18.15 per hour, which has seen significant increases over the years, including a 34% rise since 2019. The resolution highlights the financial strain on farmers due to rising production costs, which have surged by nearly $125 billion since 2019, and emphasizes the importance of agriculture to Michigan's economy and rural communities.

Support for this resolution is bolstered by the introduction of the Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024 by Congressman John Moolenaar, which aims to maintain the AEWR at its 2023 level through 2025. Agricultural organizations in Michigan have expressed their backing for this initiative, recognizing that continued increases in farming costs could lead to the closure of farms across the state. The resolution calls for Congress to take action to alleviate these financial pressures by freezing the AEWR, thereby providing much-needed relief to Michigan farmers.