“Building, Believing, Becoming” Five Weeks Back in the USA… and Already Missing Home I’ve been back in America for just seven weeks, and even after all these years, the homesickness still hits. This is my 5th year on the H2A visa program, and let me tell you — it never becomes “easy.” But those of
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Hello friends,I’m writing to you as I head back to America under the H2A visa program. This year’s process was a roller coaster — the consulate asked for so many new documents, and I’ll admit, I was nervous. Still, my time in South Africa is always something I treasure, and now it’s time to head
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Hey guys, First off, thank you so much for following along—and a big welcome to all my new followers! Your support means the world to me, and it helps spread the word about working on farms in America through the H-2A visa program. ✨ Looking Back at 2025 Last year was truly special. After three
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Howdy partners! Can you believe it? Five whole months have galloped by since our last chinwag about my H2A and H2B adventures here in the land of the free and the home of the… well, you know! This South Dakota saga has been more thrilling than a bucking bronco, let me tell ya! Now, y’all
Hi everyone, I’m Jacques Faith, and I’m back in South Africa after an incredible nine months working on farms across America! I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you, my newsletter subscribers and social media followers, for your amazing support throughout this past season. Sharing my journey with you has been a
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Hey everyone, Jacques Faith here! As the winter chill settles in Wisconsin (a far cry from our South African Decembers!), I’m reflecting on my incredible 9-month journey on the H-2A visa program. It’s been an eye-opener, to say the least! Scrolling through social media (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram), you might get a romanticized view of farm
Living the American Farm Dream: 3 Years Strong! Hey everyone, Jacques Faith here! For many South Africans, working on American farms seems like a distant dream. Well, let me tell you, that dream has been my reality for the past 3 years, and it’s been an incredible journey! (not easy, but rewarding). Financial Security and
The past six months in South Dakota have been incredible! One of the highlights was finally getting my CDL licence after three years of hard work. I had an amazing time driving trucks for the coop I worked for under the H2A visa program in a town called Parkston, SD. Working at the coop was
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Returning to South Africa each year is a wonderful reunion with my wife, family, and beloved dogs. However, it’s also a time of stress as I plan for the upcoming H2A season. Questions about new contracts, farmers, and finances swirl in my head, and I worry about having enough money to last until my return
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The dream of a better life in America beckons many, especially through the lens of social media. Images of idyllic farms and hefty paychecks paint a rosy picture, but the reality of farm work for H2a workers can be far grittier. This is my story, a firsthand account of the highs and lows of chasing
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