An interesting point ... but here's something to consider "In New York, the required minimum wage for H-2A workers is $17.80, but it varies in other states. For example, it is $14.77 in Florida, $15.81 in North Carolina and $19.75 in California" Your are correct in that Federal minimum wage is $7.25, but most of the farms in my neck of the woods are using H-2A workers. Thanks for reading!