Labor
Congresswoman moves to crack down on children in fields
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-East Los Angeles) is calling for new protections for kids who work in agriculture, specifically large corporate farms across the United States. She is re-introducing a bill called the "Care Act," to... more »
U.S.-Mexico tomato fight puts jobs, prices on the line
Mexico and the United States are gearing for a costly showdown over fresh tomatoes – a $3.5-billion business for the two countries – in a move that could boost the fortunes of some American tomato... more »
USDA gives grants to specialty crops
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced $101 million in grants to support America's specialty crops producers, who provide the fruits, vegetables, nuts and other nutritious foods for millions of healthy American meals each day.Approximately $55... more »
Electronic filing for H-2A program coming
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the imminent implementation of electronic filing in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs through the department's iCERT Visa Portal System.Electronic filing in the H-2A program will begin Dec.... more »
United Farm Workers alleges illegal tactics in Corralitos Farms election
The United Farm Workers is challenging the results of an election for union representation at Corralitos Farms LLC.The UFW, on the losing side when more than 350 farmworkers cast ballots Sept. 19 in Watsonville and... more »
Can pilfering PYO pickers be pinched?
Who hasn't seen someone "sample" the fruit in a pick-your-own stand, or seen kids walk out from the strawberry patch with as many berries on them as they have in the bucket? In some cases,... more »
Ohio family grows with the market
Three farms. Four thousand acres. Thirty-five commodities grown. Another 30 or so bought from other growers. Those numbers give a sense of the size and complexity of Buurma Farms, based in Willard, Ohio.In the busy... more »
Savvy farmers save pumpkin crop, Halloween
It took some creative thinking and extra labor, but area farmers rescued their 2012 pumpkin harvests from the ravages of severe drought. Yes, there will be a happy Halloween.At Maize Valley Farms and Winery, 6193... more »
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