Labor
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 »
Georgia growers group supports ag labor bill
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is commending a U.S. Senate ag labor bill. The Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022 aims to provide reliable, legal farm labor, lower food prices for... more »
Industry groups join DC lawmakers for ag labor reform
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), USApple and Western Growers are supporting two U.S. lawmakers who want to reform ag labor. At a Dec. 15 media conference, Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Rep. Dan Newhouse... more »
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