Category: Labor
Farmworker health videos offered by UGA Extension
University of Georgia Extension farmworker health
Florida’s new immigration law ignites panic in ag community
Florida immigration law farmworkers ag workers
Organic food sales hit record $61.7 billion in US in 2022
Organic food sales organic produce
Michigan members of Congress oppose H-2A fee hikes
A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives from Michigan are asking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reconsider proposed fee increases for employing ag workers in the H-2A temporary visa program.
Grower spending on automation jumps to $500K
Growers are spending an average of $500,000 a year on automation in response to the persistent ag labor shortage, according to the Specialty Crop Automation Report from Western Growers.
GFVGA supports resolution reversing AEWR changes
Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association GFVGA Adverse Effect Wage Rate AEWR
Ag employers group challenges Adverse Effect Wage Rate rule
National Council of Agricultural Employers NCAE Adverse Effect Wage Rate AEWR
April is farmworker sexual harassment awareness month
Equitable Food Initiative April Sexual Assault Awareness Month EFI
New apples address climate, labor shortfalls
University of Maryland apple varieties
Orchard protective netting systems enhance fruit quality and protection
Discover how orchard protective netting systems safeguard fruit from hail, heat and stress while improving quality and water efficiency.
EFI highlights video series about farmworkers
Equitable Foods Initiative EFI farmworker video series, A Day in the Life of a Farmworker
CO2 emissions decline in EFI waste reduction program
Equitable Food Initiative EFI sustainability Measure to emissions produce industry
National Farmworker Awareness Week to honor farmworkers
Equitable Food Initiative EFI National Farmworker Awareness Week