Labor

California: Well suited for robotics

FRESNO, Calif. – California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross told attendees at the inaugural FIRA-USA conference they are part of the important first steps to solving problems of tomorrow. California Agriculture Secretary... more »

SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference kicks-off

Vegetable Growers News managing editor Chris Koger is attending the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Georgia. At the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, growers are attending sessions,... more »

EFI enlarges operations in 2022

Noting accomplishments seen in 2022, the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) experienced a year of growth, new partnerships and promising tools to transform the produce industry and improve the lives of farmworkers. In a news release,... more »

Ag labor group seeking best ag employers

To recognize agricultural employers who do the greatest jobs with their workers, the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is throwing down the gauntlet to uncover the best of the best. “As we announced at... more »

EFI holiday email thanks farmworkers

During the 2022 Christmas and New Year's holidays, the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is reminding supporters and other grower-shippers to thank their farmworkers. In a December email newsletter entitled "Gratitude, Gingerbread and Giving Back," the... more »

Misionero’s Pete Donlon joins EFI

Pete Donlon, vice president of Misionero, has joined the board of directors of the Equitable Foods Initiative. Donlon will fill the position recently vacated by Vic Smith of JV Smith Companies. ... more »

Congress sidesteps ag labor, immigration reform again

Legislation to address agricultural immigration reform is dead this Congressional session, with legislators approving an omnibus appropriations bill that doesn’t address any of the H-2A wage reform, labor availability and other workforce issues sought by... more »

IFPA assesses 2022 issues and looks ahead to 2023

As the end the year nears, the final International Fresh Produce Association Town Hall of 2022 will review hot topics from the year and what's coming up in 2023. The Virtual Town Hall is scheduled... more »