Using farm labor contractors can be beneficial for both employers and workers, as they can turn sporadic seasonal work into full-time employment, says Dan Fazio, executive director of the Washington Farm Labor Association. Contractors are widely used in California, but are much less common in the Pacific Northwest, where they don’t always have the best reputation. There are some fly-by-night contractors, he said, but his association is hoping to compile an “A” list of contractors who can provide workers. “We’re trying to upgrade the reputation of farm-labor contractors and get more contractors who will work with farmers and guarantee that […]