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Appeal of ruling over Michigan farmworker testing pursued

An Aug. 21 ruling by U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney of the Western District of Michigan denying a request from farmworkers and their employers for an injunction against Michigan Department of Health and Human Services... more »

California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement updates food safety practices

The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Board voted last week to accept several updates to required food safety practices for the farming of leafy greens. “Over 50 recommended changes were unanimously approved by the Board... more »

Wildfire disaster relief programs available to agriculture

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers disaster assistance and low-interest loan programs to assist agricultural producers in their recovery efforts following wildfires or other qualifying natural disasters. Available programs and loans include: Non-Insured Crop Disaster... more »

Baseline testing of Michigan workers has Aug. 24 deadline

The Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Agriculture and Rural Development are reminding employers that the Public Health Order mandating baseline testing for agricultural and food processing workers has a deadline of... more »

California fires impacting produce operations

California’s wildfires continue to press on as growers in the region watch and try to assess potential damage. As of Sunday evening, Aug. 23, the state has seen more than 560 fires, two of which... more »

Becker Forum, Empire State Producers Expo going virtual

Following much consideration, the New York State Vegetable Growers Association and Cornell Cooperative Extension announced they are transforming the annual Becker Forum and Empire State Producers Expo into a virtual conference scheduled for Jan. 11-14... more »

Ruling denies Michigan farmworkers’ plea to end testing mandate

U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney of the Western District of Michigan issued a ruling late Friday, Aug. 21, denying a request from farmworkers and their employers for an injunction against an emergency order issued by... more »

Free legal assistance for Florida farmworkers available through hotline

Farmworkers across the state can now call a toll-free number, 1-844-44FARMWORKERS (OR 1-844-443-2769) to get free legal assistance with issues on the rise because of the COVID-19 crisis. Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS), a non-profit law firm,... more »