Wage and Hour Division investigations of agricultural employers, fiscal years 2000–2019
| Fiscal Year | Inspections of agricultural employers |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,431 |
| 2001 | 2,300 |
| 2002 | 2,176 |
| 2003 | 1,495 |
| 2004 | 1,630 |
| 2005 | 1,449 |
| 2006 | 1,410 |
| 2007 | 1,666 |
| 2008 | 1,600 |
| 2009 | 1,377 |
| 2010 | 1,277 |
| 2011 | 1,527 |
| 2012 | 1,659 |
| 2013 | 1,673 |
| 2014 | 1,430 |
| 2015 | 1,361 |
| 2016 | 1,275 |
| 2017 | 1,307 |
| 2018 | 1,076 |
| 2019 | 1,125 |
Source: Authors’ analysis of U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, Agriculture data table (U.S. DOL-WHD 2020a).