Category: Labor
Report: Despite extreme heat, migrant workers keep Americans fed
H-2A workers survive extreme heat. Read about a new study that shows migrant workers remain dedicated to harvesting the crops that feed Americans.
Farmworker group focuses on heat safety during Extreme Heat Awareness Month
The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is urging agricultural employers and workers to prioritize heat safety and prevent sun and heat illnesses.
Washington growers to hold piece rate recordkeeping webinar
Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state’s growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping.
UF, Ag safety center release heat-related illness toolkit
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is partnering with a farm safety organization to prevent farmworker deaths from oppressive heat.
NCAE celebrates ag victory
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron doctrine. Learn how the change could affect ag employers.
Improve the odds: Strategies to enact a successful succession plan
Our previous articles in this series explored the four quadrants of farm succession planning, including why every operation needs two distinct succession plans and the surprising reasons why most plans fail. In this article, we’ll explore strategies to improve your odds.
FGN Labor Survey results highlight grower challenges
The 2024 FGN labor survey results reveal grower concerns over H-2A costs, shortages, and rising wages. Learn how labor impacts fruit growers.
USAID panel participation leads to Guatemalan trip
The USAID hosted the panel that took place in Guatemala and I was invited to participate in a panel discussion on ag jobs.
Special report: Labor challenges persist
Fruit and vegetable growers voice concerns in 2024 labor survey.
Unsung heroes of agriculture honored
A farmworkers organization has recognized farmworkers who do honorable things in their work.
National Council of Agricultural Employers supports DOL H-2A lawsuit
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is voicing its support for a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor’s new H-2A regulations.
Georgia growers group join DOL H-2A lawsuit
Georgia growers are entering into a lawsuit against the Department of Labor to persuade the agency to change proposed H-2A rules.
UC study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries
A new study can help growers and others estimate costs and potential returns for California’s Central Coast organic strawberries.
Farmworker education opportunities listening session scheduled
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is planning to host a special listening session to explore and enhance educational opportunities for migrant farmworkers and their families.
Farmworker protection rule detangled in NCAE webinar
In a recent webinar, NCAE presented information to help growers and agricultural employers better understand the farmworker protection rule.
Farmworker protection rule detangled in NCAE webinar
National Council of Agricultural Employers hosted a webinar that presented information on the farmworker protection rule.
IFPA offers sneak peek at Washington conference
IFPA is gearing up for its annual Washington Conference, which focuses on advocacy, networking and industry insights.
USApple talks labor with Secretary of Agriculture, Labor Secretary
The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) entered into some high-level meetings with Washington, DC, officials, about the difficult topic of labor.
EFI champions mental health awareness month
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), a farmworkers organization, is spotlighting Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
Registration opens for Georgia ag labor forum
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s labor seminar returns this year but at a different time of the year.