Labor
H-2A Ag Workers Visa Growers Forum: Protecting Ag Employee Health
Penn State Extension is hosting the second in a series of H-2A growers forums on protecting agricultural employee health on June 18, 6:30 – 7:30 pm. D During this open forum, Grant Meckley, Keystone Health... more »
NCAE Column: Strong people come to the forefront in troubled times
Hard times create strong people. That must be why farm and ranch families are so tough. They’ve seen more than their share of hard times. Think of it. The cherry grower had a perfect bloom.... more »
Specialty crop labor costs three times as much as average US farms
Some types of farms rely more on farm labor than others. According to data from USDA’s Agricultural Resources Management Survey, hired farm labor (including employees and contract labor) accounted for 13% on average, of the... more »
Details of interim guidance to protect ag workers shared by Fisher Phillips
The CDC and the U.S. Department of Labor recently released interim guidance for all agriculture employers to provide an action template to protect agriculture workers from COVID-19. Atlanta,, Georgia-based law firm Fisher Phillips has issued... more »
OSHA, CDC issue guidance to help ag workers during pandemic
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on June 2 issued guidance that includes recommended actions to protect agriculture workers from exposure to the coronavirus. According to a news release, prevention... more »
Michigan executive order set to protect migrant workers living in congregate housing
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on June 1 signed Executive Order 2020-111, which provides additional requirements and procedures to keep agricultural workers and the food supply safe from the effects of COVID-19. “It’s critical for Michiganders... more »
AG&P launches specialized agriculture workforce solutions to meet demand
Houston-based AG&P Americas has launched a new service line offering workforce solutions for the U.S. agriculture sector amid shortages in seasonal farm labor.Headquartered in Spring, Texas, AG&P Fieldwork – Agriculture Services provides farmers with seasonal... more »
‘Consulate waivers in the H-2A process topic of ag employers’ webinar
The National Council of Agricultural Employers will present a webinar, "Understanding Consulate Waivers in the H-2A Process." The session will be held June 11 at 2 p.m. EDT. The speaker will be Joel Anderson, executive,... more »
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