Labor
ICE raids are happening. Richard Stup of Cornell’s Agricultural Workforce Development covers how you can prepare your farm for ICE and border patrol visits.
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hears testimony about the aging agricultural workforce and its impact on food security.
The reclassification of some H-2A workers’ job titles continues to push wages higher with another increase on the way this year.
Joe Petrocco and his family are excited for the potential growth ahead of them.
Feedback from the Farm Labor Survey can help make our elected officials aware of essential improvements to the H-2A program.
Recognizing internal talent and finding ways to offer bonuses and good pay helps Anaïs Beddard keep Lady Moon Farms’ team loyal.
FieldClock, a farmer-developed labor management app, allows managers to track employee hours with a smartphone or tablet.
The International Fresh Produce Association applauds court decision to grant a stay involving controversial labor rule.
The 2024 Presidential election is in the books. Consider concerns, expectations, and hopes of growers from a second Trump term.
Skills learned in the military are a great fit for farming careers.
The lawsuit argues the H-2A rule illegally gives temporary workers collective bargaining rights, restricts First Amendment rights of employers, and more.
See the government agency’s statement about the dockworker strike affecting East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.
With increasing labor challenges, the owners of Aspen Moon Farm in Colorado are considering downsizing.
Following a preliminary injunction, the U.S. Department of Labor announces a nationwide delay of the final rule until further notice.
Only 60% of growers with year-round staff offer paid leave/vacation, the most popular benefit for that group.
Latest industry survey results show fruit growers’ complaints over minimum wage laws and H-2A labor issues continue.
It’s Extreme Heat Awareness Month. The Equitable Food Initiative has a toolkit that highlight heat exhaustion symptoms and preventable measures to stay safe.
The Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum to offer a comprehensive two-day program of updates and discussions tailored for ag employers.
Data- and AI-driven robotic operations are quickly becoming the solutions farmers turn to, not only to speed up operations, but to protect their workers.