Labor
Colorado fruit growers talk trade, labor with Perdue
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue met with members of the Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) May 15 at Sakata Farms to discuss the biggest challenges facing their farms. "Securing qualified,... more »
2017’s most common agribusiness insurance claims
To help educate agribusiness professionals about costly trends in the industry, U.S. farm insurer Nationwide recently released its most common commercial agribusiness insurance claims. Below are the top 10 commercial agribusiness claims the company received... more »
For growers using H-2A labor, housing tops difficulties
Growers using the H-2A visa program for seasonal labor say it’s working, but among the program’s most difficult rules are its housing requirements. At a panel discussion at the Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show... more »
Rotten eggs, steak knives add to labor’s hidden housing costs
When an apple growers think of the many ways decay and mold can cost them money, most wouldn’t put a rotten egg high on that list, but that is the reality created by the current... more »
Seeing eye to eye with inspectors
In establishing relationships with Department of Labor (DOL) investigators, there is a fine line between being cooperative and being walked on. That is the message shared by Ann Margaret Pointer, attorney with Fisher & Phillips... more »
Assert your farm’s rights in dealing with inspectors
Preparing for a visit from a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigator who arrives on a farm to conduct an audit is a tedious, yet absolutely essential process. Presentations made by attorneys Ann Margaret Pointer... more »
Sonoma vineyards recognize ‘exceptional’ workers
The Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation (SCGGF), recently announced the names of four local vineyard workers who are the first winners of a new program to recognize excellence in the workplace. "We were overwhelmed by... more »
Seminar on farm safety at University of Florida
A leading researcher in farmworker safety will keynote a seminar hosted by the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety at the University of Florida. The seminar will be held on March 16.Linda McCauley,... more »
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