Growing Wage Rates Stand Out in Latest Farm Labor Survey [Infographics] Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 1, 2022 While many were busy with the recent Thanksgiving holiday, USDA released its semi-annual report. Find out what the stats are saying.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Number of U.S. Ag Workers in 2021 Has Declined 11% Posted by Carol Miller|June 2, 2021 In its first ag labor report of the 2021 growing season, USDA reports agriculture worker spring wages increased about a dollar an hour over 2020.
No Changes To Overtime a Win for New York Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|January 5, 2021 While a wage debate continues in the Empire State, local ag interests breathe a sigh of relief — for now.
Big Wage Hike for Blueberry Pickers Blocked – For Now Posted by Christina Herrick|September 11, 2019 Harvest still in limbo as judge temporarily stops the Department of Labor from implementing 50% raise.
Farm Labor Contractor Accused of Wage Theft Posted by Christina Herrick|July 10, 2018 Vista Santa Rosa Inc., cited for failing to provide 1,374 seasonal farmworkers in California with final paychecks in timely manner.
Strawberry Grower Fined For Demanding Kickbacks From H-2A Workers Posted by Christina Herrick|September 2, 2016 Operator reportedly demanded rent, payments for transportation and expenses incurred bringing workers to U.S.
California Raises Minimum Wage Posted by Christina Herrick|March 29, 2016 State is the first in the country to bring minimum wage to $15 per hour for businesses with 26 or more employees.