Labor
An initiative in California is taking vaccines to the fields, targeting an immigrant work force — many undocumented — that is at high risk for COVID-19.
Though most businesses have coronavirus-related policies for employees, customers, and visitors, few have a plan to manage the arrival of a vaccine.
The first half of the California Fresh Fruit Association’s Top 10 list for 2021 is dominated by water- and labor-related issues.
OptumServe site at Reedley College will begin to provide 420 vaccinations daily.
Ag associations say regulations are ill-conceived, and situation needs to be resolved as 25,000 guestworkers will be arriving soon.
See how a team of experts at UC Davis is working with the agricultural industry and community groups to turn tide on pandemic.
No matter the business, it’s vital to not lose sight of how important employees are to reaching your operation’s goals.
Manufacturers of orchard products say that’s how they can best serve their grower-customers.
While a wage debate continues in the Empire State, local ag interests breathe a sigh of relief — for now.
Intense demand for ultra-cold freezers dictated by COVID-19 vaccines make this company’s gesture a timely gift.
Growers need a plan to keep employees safe. The CDC has recommendations.
Mental health must be attended to and nurtured daily just like a crop.
California foundation encourages farmworkers to keep themselves and their families safe during the pandemic.
Reliable labor remains to be the lifeblood of American operations.
Kam Quarles of the National Potato Council says we cannot rely on an antiquated H-2A visa system that has been a burden to growers, especially now.
Last week we asked if you were having trouble recruiting labor in 2020 compared to past years. The results are in.
The struggle for adequate labor is nothing new. But the pandemic created some unexpected disruptions. Is labor one of them? Let us know what’s happening at your farm when it comes to labor.
Original state proposal called for ban on bunk beds, but rules now call for allowance of groups of up to 15 people.
A COVID-19-related lawsuit has spurred the state to propose emergency rules that would severely limit the use of bunk beds.