Produce Industry Leaders Speak up About Need for Immigration Reform

Screening of award-winning documentary from Driscoll’s about farm labor shortage and immigration reform part of agenda at Organic Grower Summit.

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.

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.

The President’s proposed immigration plan has drawn criticism from agricultural sectors, but is an important first step in fixing the long-broken system.

Fred Leitz of Leitz Farms plays an active role in the industry advocating for labor, offering a positive blueprint for other growers to follow.

40th annual Ag Labor Relations Forum encourages outreach and action.

If Congress does not act before the New Year, the legislation passed by the Senate last year will expire and the whole process will have to start over.

Ohio growers converged at the meeting in Willard, OH, put on by United Fresh to touch base on policy issues including the Farm Bill, FSMA, and immigration reform.

Labor reform in Arizona may raise food prices and cut national food and fiber production.

The ripple effects of the 16-day federal government shutdown might be felt in the fields of Florida for […]