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Deportation efforts generate concern in rural California
The U.S. Border Patrol’s rounding-up of migrants at border crossings has generated concern from the California Farm Bureau. There are reports of agriculture employees not leaving their homes or sending their children to school, according... 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 »
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 »
EFI seeking nominations for Farmworker of the Year award
The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is working to recognize the skilled individuals who work tirelessly every day to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to Americans’ tables. The Farmworker of the Year Award is open to... more »
Ag Employer Labor Forum highlights labor, compliance, and legal battles
The 11th Annual Ag Employer Labor Forum had a sold-out crowd of more than 420 attendees representing over 200 companies. The event featured panels, presentations, and a packed trade show. They focused on economics, farm... more »
Georgia association leader Charles Hall dies
Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died. Hall, 74, died Jan. 20. Hall was GFVGA’s executive director since the association was organized in 1996. Though... more »
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