Labor
Young Chinese farmers sowing seeds for organic revolution
The small-scale farmer is a dying breed in China, made up mostly of the elderly left behind in the mass exodus of migrant workers to much higher-paying jobs in industrial cities. The Washington PostTo read... more »
Talkin’ Shop: Harvest
In this issue of Talkin' Shop we asked readers: What’s your harvest been like this year? This year was light to average for crop yield. Price was good – same as last year. No real... more »
U.S. farm sector: Unique part of economy
U.S. jobs data that most economists and investors pore over typically exclude the huge agricultural sector, hence the term "non-farm" payroll. International Business TimesTo read more, click here. more »
Farmers seek path through web of labor laws
When it comes to organic agriculture, Don Gilardi knows his stuff. Contra Costa TimesTo read more, click here. more »
Migrant workforce decreasing
For decades, the Hope Migrant Farm Labor Center has been a rest stop for farm workers traveling to and from seasonal jobs in southern Texas and the upper Midwest. Texarkana GazetteTo read more, click here. more »
Tall or super spindle? A matter of space
The difference between tall spindle and super spindle is simply a matter of space. Tall spindle trees have 3 feet to 1 meter of space between them, whereas super spindle trees are laid out with... more »
Labor housing in the Empire state
By Derrek Sigler, Assistant Editor Like many fruit and vegetable farmers across the country, growers in New York state often have to rely on migrant workers to grow and harvest their crops. According to the... more »
Immigration’s blame game needs revising
Here are some truths. The immigration policy in the U.S. has been ineffective for years, the need for migrant workers has and always will be present, and business is always motivated by profit. The Daily... more »
Heat brings early harvest
Warm weather has many fruits and vegetables ripening early this year, and on some farms, fall crops will be ready well before Labor Day. Associated PressTo read more, click here. more »
A day as a farm laborer teaches lessons about immigrant jobs
With my stiff back, I had to sit, not stoop, even though the ground between the rows of blueberries was still wet from Thursday morning's storm. I quickly ran into a problem I never have... more »
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