Labor
Ag employers’ group shares plan to vaccinate H-2A temporary workers
The National Council of Agricultural Employers announced June 21 that the council’s ongoing collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control has resulted in another opportunity to protect farmworkers from COVID-19. “Earlier this year, NCAE members... more »
Most COVID testing rules kept in place in Michigan health order
A new Michigan Department of Health an Human Services order that finally accounts for the COVID-19 vaccination status of agricultural workers is presenting several new concerns for Michigan farmers. The Michigan Department of Health an Human... more »
Michigan exempts fully vaccinated ag workers from routine testing under order
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated its Order for COVID-19 testing for agricultural employees. New CDC guidance allows for fully vaccinated individuals in this category to be exempt from routine... more »
Ontario fruit and vegetable growers refute reports of poor worker housing
Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers are pushing back on recent allegations of poor housing standards and lax inspections around employer-provided housing for seasonal agricultural workers. Workers who come to Ontario through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker... more »
Nearly 300 agriculture groups urge Senate action on ag labor reform
On June 8, 288 agricultural organizations representing the geographic and commodity diversity of our nation’s farmers urged immediate U.S. Senate action to develop and pass legislation addressing agricultural labor reform. The call came in a... more »
Hotline helps Florida farmworkers during pandemic
Florida farmworkers statewide can call a toll-free number, 1-844-44FARMWORKERS (OR 1-844-443-2769) to get free legal assistance with issues on the rise because of the COVID-19 crisis, including access to vaccines. Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS),... more »
April hired farm workers down 11%; wages up 6%, USDA reports
The National Agricultural Statistics Service, Agricultural Statistics Board, USDA, released statistics May 26 regarding the U.S. farm worker status. The department collects information on the number of workers and wages for a week in January,... more »
Washington state repeals COVID-19 rules for vaccinated farm workers
Following ongoing appeals by Washington state’s leading agricultural groups, state regulators announced May 28 that fully vaccinated farmworkers do not have to wear a mask or socially distance at work or in congregate housing facilities,... more »
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