Labor
Final H-2A rule tightens housing laws, increases government enforcement ability
The Department of Labor has released its final rule for the H-2A temporary labor program, which is increasingly being used by specialty crop farmers as labor shortages force them to turn to the federal program... more »
Florida growers discuss labor, input challenges
Florida’s growers are working to ensure state and federal policymakers hear their concerns about the numerous challenges and proposed rules to grow fresh produce. At the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) convention Sept. 12-14... more »
Western Growers refutes characterization of California labor law
When California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation designed to expand union rights for farm workers, AB 2183, he referred to the “heroic activism of farmworkers, championed by Americans” including Cesar Chavez. Western Growers President and... more »
IFPA recognizes DNO Produce with advocacy award
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has named DNO Produce, Columbus, Ohio, as the 2022 Industry Advocate of the Year Award recipient. IFPA announced the award at The Washington Conference's Sept. 28 breakfast general session.... more »
Georgia association offers webcast on employment law, COVID
The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association is making a webcast on employment law and COVID-19 available to the industry. The webcast was originally broadcast on Sept. 20 and features attorneys Marty Heller and Josh... more »
Fresh produce, floral labor incomes near pre-COVID levels
The U.S. fresh produce and floral industries support 2.2 million total jobs across all 50 states and $120.1 billion in labor income, nearly reaching pre-COVID levels, according to an economic impact study conducted on behalf... more »
Small-town virtues, from the ballpark to the classroom
Sometimes when my son was a little boy, he had trouble falling asleep. You would think that after a long day of riding a bicycle, practicing T-ball, doing chores (such as they were), playing with... more »
USDA seeks input on H-2A labor program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a new grant program it says will address labor shortages in agriculture, reduce irregular migration through increased use of legal pathways, and improve labor protections for farmworkers. USDA’s Farm... more »
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