9 Tips For Farmers On I-9 Compliance Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 28, 2014 This video presents an overview of the I-9 form and its role in the employment eligibility verification process. […]Read More
Wilbur-Ellis Showcases Investment in the Future of Agriculture Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 17, 2024
Working To Protect Spinach Against New Strain of Downy Mildew Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Kiwiberry Breeding Scientist Earns Innovator of the Year Award Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
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 […]
Ag Labor Forum Focus: Fight For Your Farm By Lisa Lochridge|October 16, 2013 Growers urged to be proactive and engage legislators early and often.
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 Ag and High-Tech Groups Join Forces To Push Immigration Reform Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 31, 2013 Two of California’s largest industry associations today announced a partnership aimed at raising awareness on Capitol Hill about […]
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. […]
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 […]
Guestworker Program At Forefront Of Immigration Debate By Mike Sparks|April 18, 2013 Once again, policymakers in Washington, DC, are saying they want to tackle immigration reform. The complex issue has […]
Immigration Reform Heads To Senate Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 17, 2013 Key members of the produce and agriculture industry voiced support of the labor provisions in the Border Security, […]
Immigration, Guest Worker Reform Gain Traction in DC By John Keeling|March 11, 2013 During his Jan. 21 Inauguration Address, President Obama pledged to make immigration reform a top legislative priority for […]
The Advantages Of Knowing Your Employees By Miguel Saviroff|March 8, 2013 Editor’s note: Saviroff presented this information in January at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Hershey, PA. […]
Agriculture Labor Reform Is On The Horizon By Diane Kurrle, U.S. Apple Association|March 6, 2013 On Feb. 12, 2013, President Obama delivered his State of the Union address followed by Florida Senator Marco […]
