Labor
Status of US Consular operations in Mexico in light of COVID-19
The following information was posted March 16 regarding the operation of U.S. consulates in regard to Mexico. "The health and safety of those who work at and visit our embassy and consulate facilities is our... more »
Michigan Migrant Labor Housing Program issues coronavirus guidelines
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Migrant Labor Housing Program is designed to ensure the safety of housing occupied by five or more migrant agriculture workers. With the growing concern over the coronavirus... more »
Considerations for fruit, vegetable growers related to coronavirus
The current COVID-19 pandemic is a common concern and many are wondering what they can and should do. The information here is intended to help guide the fruit and vegetable farming community. If you have... more »
Cornell program shares novel coronavirus prevention and control for farms
The U.S. is confronting an outbreak of a novel coronavirus that causes serious respiratory disease and may be deadly for older people and those with weakened immune systems. The World Health Organization is now calling the outbreak... more »
Rep. Newhouse to Senate on ag labor reform: ‘Get it done’
Potato and apple industry leaders and several members of the U.S House of Representatives came together outside the Capitol Building Feb. 26 to implore the Senate to pass an agriculture labor reform bill. In December,... more »
NCAE Column: Wearing a white hat works against negative claims
The National Council of Agricultural Employers recently wrapped its sixth annual Ag Labor Forum at the M Resort Spa Casino near Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was a tremendous success with speakers and attendees from... more »
New grower shares struggles, successes in starting new farm
Young growers’ enthusiasm and energy for the job were shared in January at the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Georgia. Dan and Jessica Perdue discussed their first years of efforts in starting... more »
Phone app to navigate pesticide safety
Between 2010 and 2018, some 740 cases of pesticide-related illnesses were confirmed among farmworkers in Washington state, according to Joanne Bonnar Prado, epidemiologist with the Washington State Department of Health. Of these workers, 90% preferred... more »
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