Representative from Washington Proposes Amendment to H-2A Program Posted by Christina Herrick|July 22, 2017 Move broadens use of H-2A to all of agriculture to include those with multiple crops and harvests. Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Farm Labor Is in Crisis By Frank Giles|April 20, 2017 To have a great crop potentially rot in the field because workers can’t be sourced is probably worse than a weather event taking out production.
New York Representatives Introduce Bill to Move H-2A from Department of Labor to Department of Agriculture Posted by Christina Herrick|January 19, 2017 Legislators say the move aligns the program in the department to better fit the needs of agriculture businesses.
Strawberry Grower Fined For Demanding Kickbacks From H-2A Workers Posted by Christina Herrick|September 2, 2016 Operator reportedly demanded rent, payments for transportation and expenses incurred bringing workers to U.S.
Farm Labor Delays Taking Toll On Crops [Opinion] By Frank Giles|July 21, 2016 When it comes down to it, we have a choice to make. We either have to import our labor, or we’ll have to import our food.
USDA Awards More Than $26 Million For Affordable Farmworker Housing Posted by Christina Herrick|July 18, 2016 The funding is to support more than 400 rental units in four states.
Legislators Need To Understand The Labor Needs Of Specialty Crop Producers [Opinion] By Rosemary Gordon|July 8, 2016 You not only need access to a stable workforce, government workers need an education on the importance of agriculture.
Common Sense On Immigration [Opinion: One Grower’s Take] By Brad Hollabaugh|April 27, 2016 We need a guest worker program if we’re going to feed America and ensure our national security.
New Study Finds Traditional Migrant Workers Older, Female, Settling Down Posted by David Eddy|April 26, 2016 Ball State University research shows many of the agricultural migrant workers of the past just aren’t migrating any more.
Farm Bureau Says Labor Visa Backlogs Threaten 2016 Crops Posted by Christina Herrick|April 26, 2016 Agency calls for swifter processing of paperwork so growers’ requests for crews can be met.
More Than 1,000 Ag-Workers Stranded At Mexican Border Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 18, 2015 According to a news alert from The Department of State, a hardware failure in the State Department facility […]
Solve Your Labor Problems From Within By Richard Jones|May 26, 2015 Summer is here, which means harvest season is just around the corner. Hopefully you’ll have the crews you […]
Politics Creating More Work In Farm Management Field Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 24, 2014 Paul Meador of Everglades Harvesting Co. says an immigration reform resolution can’t come soon enough.
Border Crisis Not Helping Farmers By Frank Giles|August 19, 2014 As thousands cross into the U.S. seeking refuge, calls for ag labor reform are lost in the uproar.
Supreme Court Rules On H-2A Worker Reimbursement For Travel, Visa Expenses Posted by Rosemary Gordon|June 18, 2014 Court says Nevada onion grower must reimburse travel, visa expenses for H-2A workers during first week of work.
United Fresh Weighs In On Legislative Priorities For Farm Bill And Labor Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 22, 2013 Following the reopening of the federal government, United Fresh Produce Association is working with industry allies on key […]