Labor
Funded interns for Colorado growing season available for businesses
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting business applications for the Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP), which provides funding to agricultural businesses to hire interns for the 2022 growing season. “Supporting the next generation... more »
NCAE column: Farm, ranch community exudes essence of America
When I was seven years old, my best friend moved to town. His father was the minister of the local church that stood in gleaming white reflecting the bright Wyoming sunlight just a block off... more »
October hired ag workers up 2%; wages rise 5% from 2020
There were 772,000 workers hired directly by farm operators on the Nation's farms and ranches during the week of October 10-16, 2021, up 2% from the October 2020 reference week, according to data released Nov.... more »
AgriSafe’s COVID-19 toolkit aims to increase vaccine confidence
Agriculture is known as one of the most dangerous industries in America, and during the COVID- 19 pandemic this industry has been essential in providing food and fiber to the country, despite increased risk of... more »
Booker pushes legislation that bans several pesticides
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, announced Nov. 23 the Protect America’s Children from Toxic Pesticides Act of 2021 (PACTPA) that he said would "remove dangerous pesticides within our farm system." Specifically, according to a news... more »
NY governor announces $25M initiative to improve housing for farmworkers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Nov. 17 a new $25 million package in grants and loans to improve housing conditions for farmworkers and to protect the health and safety of this critical workforce. The... more »
Enactment of final overtime rules in Colorado draws ag response
The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association has expressed deep disappointment with the final overtime rules published Nov. 12 by the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment. “While we greatly appreciate the Colorado Department of... more »
Federal appeals court OKs H-2A laborer arbitration agreements
A West Coast federal appeals court opened the door Nov. 3 for H-2A employers to enforce arbitration agreements in employment disputes even outside the context of a collective bargaining agreement. The Ninth Circuit Court of... more »
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