United Farm Workers To Access California’s 100 Largest Farming Operations Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 1, 2013 One hundred of the largest farms in California have been sent this letter according to a blog post […]Read More
United Fresh’s Washington Public Policy Conference Marches On In Spite Of Government Shutdown By Rosemary Gordon|October 1, 2013 “These are strange times we live in.â€� That expression was uttered more than once in the last two […]
Florida Growers Gather To Take On Big Issues By Frank Giles|September 25, 2013 The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) hosted its 70th Annual Convention in Amelia Island tackling the hot […]
Paying Fruit Pickers Per Pound By David Eddy|September 18, 2013 Several years ago cherry grower Mike Omeg, who is always looking for ways to do a better job […]
Florida Growers Sound Off On Immigration And Farm Labor Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 13, 2013 As talk of comprehensive reform echoes in the halls of Congress, producers in the Sunshine State speak up.
Senator Asks Immigration And Customs Enforcement To Ease Up Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 6, 2013 Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is urging the Department of Homeland […]
Opinion: Bring The Heat On Ag Labor Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 22, 2013 The dog days of summer bring hot temperatures. Likewise, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently asked its […]
California Labor Union Bill Clears Hurdle Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 20, 2013 The California State Assembly voted 41-24 Monday to barely pass Senate Bill 25 (Steinberg, D-Sacramento), a controversial bill […]
California Strawberry Growers Unite On Immigration Reform Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 24, 2013 A broad-based group of elected officials and other community leaders joined local strawberry farmers at a rally on […]
Opinion: The Farm Labor Situation In California By David Eddy|July 10, 2013 Last month I got the following notice, which eloquently depicts the nature of the farm labor situation in […]
California Employers Cautioned As Heat Wave Continues Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 3, 2013 Updated July 9 Cal/OSHA is investigating a second possible heat-related death of a farmworker who died July 5 […]
Senate Passes Immigration Reform Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 27, 2013 The landmark immigration legislation, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, is headed to the House […]
Ohio Tomato Grower Shuts Down Operations For This Year Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 25, 2013 In Oak Harbor, OH, the largest fresh-market tomato grower in the area is halting operations for this summer. […]
Figuring Out Farm Labor Issues Is Full-Time Job Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 18, 2013 1. Have you seen an uptick in interest among growers in Florida in the H-2A program? Scott: Yes, […]
Opinion: The Steep Climb For Immigration Reform Continues Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 14, 2013 The steep climb toward comprehensive immigration reform has been on the march for many years. Just when there […]
Western Growers, United Applaud Senate Judiciary Committee’s Passage Of Immigration Reform Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 22, 2013 The bill is expected to be taken up by the full Senate in June when Congress returns from […]
Lowdown On Farm Labor Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 7, 2013 During this past year’s Great Lakes Expo in Grand Rapids, MI, Maureen Torrey of Torrey Farms in Elba, […]
Fortifying Farm Labor Takes Hard Work By Lisa Lochridge|May 1, 2013 FFVA was encouraged by the introduction of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act, the landmark […]
Webinar: 2013 I-9 And E-Verify Updates Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 1, 2013 The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services has released vital updates that will impact I-9 filing, E-Verify, and recordkeeping […]
All Florida Ag Show Returns For Encore Performance By Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2013 During the opening keynote address at the All Florida Ag Show, Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick wrapped […]
