Category: Labor
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.
Georgia association weighs in on H-2A rules, farm bill
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is commenting on the Department of Labor’s H-2A rules and the 2024 farm bill legislation.
Farmworker Awareness Week increases awareness
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), a farmworkers rights’ group, successfully wrapped up its fifth year of promoting Farmworker Awareness Week.
Farm groups push back on new H-2A employee regulations
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its final rule on H-2A temporary worker protections that include allowing employees to invite labor and legal organizations to employer-provided housing.
New H-2A rule panned by Farm Bureau, NCAE
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule on H-2A temporary worker protections that include self-advocacy provisions and allow employees to invite labor and legal organizations to employer-provided housing.
Fruit Growers News wants your opinion
Fruit growers, what are your biggest concerns right now?
IFTA Yakima Valley tour provides orchard insights
During the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) conference and orchard visits, participants viewed the variety of fruit training systems and crop load management programs that Washington apple growers employ.
Lessons learned: A look at how everything farmers buy and sell is determined by others
Lessons learned shared by blueberry farmer and ag leader that looks at how everything farmers buy and sell is determined by others.
Industry applauds bipartisan ag labor group’s report
Industry leaders and associations applauded the House Committee on Agriculture’s bipartisan agriculture labor working group’s final report.