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House passes farm labor bill; industry shifts focus to Senate

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act Dec. 11.

Dec 12, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Immigration, #United Fresh, #Western Growers, #Labor, #Video

Produce groups to Congress: Pass the Workforce bill

Fresh produce industry organizations are urging House members to approve the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019, which they are voting on Dec. 11.

Dec 11, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Labor, #United Fresh, #FPAA

Wages for Farm Labor Increase from 2018 According to USDA

Congress is taking steps to address the labor crisis facing farmers and ranchers.

The bill now moves to the full house for consideration. It comes on the heels of USDA releasing a new farm labor report.

Nov 22, 2019 by AgDay TV #Video, #Labor, #Farm Business (General), #Governmental Regulations

Farm labor report shows wages up 4%

Both wages and the number of farm labor workers are up compared with a year ago.

Nov 22, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Labor

UPDATED: Farm labor bill clears committee

(UPDATED, Nov. 21) Bipartisan farmworker immigration legislation has cleared its first hurdle, passing by voice vote in the House Judiciary Committee Nov. 20.

Nov 21, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Labor

Study reveals benefits of EFI’s workforce development programs

A two-year study of the Equitable Food Initiative’s workforce development program found benefits to both companies and employees.

Nov 12, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Labor

Produce groups support farm labor law, will seek improvements

Drawing broad bipartisan and industry support, House lawmakers on Oct. 30 introduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

Oct 30, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Immigration, #Labor, #United Fresh, #Western Growers

Equitable Food Initiative offers recruitment scorecard

Equitable Food Initiative has created a free responsible recruitment scorecard, available in English and Spanish.

Oct 29, 2019 by Cristin Shepard #Social Responsibility, #Produce (General), #Labor, #Social Responsibility

Western Growers selects Dave Puglia as president and CEO

Dave Puglia is succeeding Tom Nassif, who is retiring after 18 years as the president and CEO of Western Growers.

Oct 16, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Western Growers, #California, #Arizona, #People, #Labor

Fate of H-2A reform legislation uncertain

PALM BEACH, Fla. — It is a 50-50 chance that bipartisan legislation to reform key aspects of the H-2A guest worker program will be considered by Congress this fall, says Craig Regelbrugge.

Sep 26, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Labor, #Immigration, #Florida