Highly publicized raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sparks reaction from agriculture industry associations and more.
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.
California Fresh Fruit Association has a new leader, and he’s decidedly not shy about sharing the industry’s concerns.
We may live in the most prosperous and peaceful time in history, but it sure doesn’t feel that way in this 24/7 digitally connected world.
The laborious process is problematic for users, but it’s the only game in town that delivers legal workers.
Currently, the U.S. House’s best shot for resolving DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a bill that includes an revised Ag Act, which would replace H-2A with the H-2C program.
As lawmakers continue to debate ag labor reform, farmers must deal with the growing reality of a dwindling workforce and crops going unharvested because of it.
It’s been a long time since significant immigration reform that will help American growers has passed Congress. The […]
The Ag Worker Act must make it past the Judiciary Committee to have a chance of making it to the House floor.
A running theme from agricultural-friendly politicians speaking at the United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference was the need for a bipartisan approach to agriculture and immigration.
Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R VA) is re-introducing a bill that aims to replace H-2A. Here are some of the ways it will differ from the current program.
You not only need access to a stable workforce, government workers need an education on the importance of agriculture.
The presidential election was a game-changer for the prospect of immigration reform and a solution for agricultural employers. […]