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Cattail Organics grows community through organic fruit production
From vegetables and melons to herbs and maple syrup, Cattail Organics in north-central Wisconsin has built its success on sustainability and organic fruit production. Owner Katrina Becker has long been draw to agriculture and founded... more »
Michigan coalition challenges AEWR increases: H-2A labor compliance fruit growers
Michigan's fruit and vegetable industry leaders have joined forces to highlight the challenges of H-2A labor compliance fruit growers face as Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) rise. The Protect Our Produce Coalition, a state-led public... more »
Industry leaders focus on H-2A labor compliance for fruit growers under new administration
As the second Donald Trump administration begins, the specialty crop industry is closely watching policy shifts that could reshape agriculture. Association representatives point to trade, the Farm Bill, and especially H-2A labor compliance for fruit... more »
NCAE webinar to prepare ag industry for ICE raids
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is scheduling the next installment of its educational webinar series to prepare America’s agricultural community for potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The interactive webinar, ICE, ICE,... more »
Matoian Brothers master grape cultivation best practices amid labor and pest challenges
Brothers George and Richard Matoian have built a thriving table grape operation in Fresno, California by focusing on grape cultivation best practices that balance fruit quality, environmental care and efficiency. At Matoian Brothers, the pair... more »
Ag Labor Review: How Trump’s cabinet picks could reshape ag workforce policy
While some of the new president's cabinet nominees sparked controversy during Senate confirmation hearings, Donald Trump's picks tied to farm labor faced little resistance. Now, the incoming leaders at the Labor, Agriculture, Homeland Security and... more »
H-2A labor rule challenge raises questions in federal courts
A growing H-2A labor rule challenge is advancing through the courts as agricultural employers and industry groups continue to push back against the Department of Labor's (DOL) "Worker Protection" rule. The case, brought by the... more »
Stevenson’s Strawberries
Stevenson’s Strawberries began with one acre and almost five decades later is one of the most popular strawberry and pumpkin farms in Wayne, Maine, now growing 130 acres. It was back in the late 1970s... more »
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Michigan researchers flag rising grape risks
Blueberry legacy: Tawas Blueberry Farm remains a staple of its community
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Farm Market & Agritourism: Identifying underperforming products in your farm market
Ag Labor Review: Low-hanging fruit opportunities
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