Labor
Farmworker of the Year nominations being accepted
Farmworkers sought for Farmworker of the Year honors EFI seeking nominations for Farmworker of the Year award The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is working to recognize the skilled individuals who work tirelessly every day to... more »
USDA increases funding for new specialty crop program
A program designed to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops has gotten an infusion of funds, a higher payment cap and an extended application deadline. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is adding an... more »
AEWR rates increased by DOL
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released new Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) for the employment of temporary H-2A agricultural workers by state. The increased rates go into effect Dec. 30. The Federal Register... more »
Nationwide H-2A worker protection rule overturned by Mississippi court
An attempt by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions has been dealt its biggest blow since its challenged implementation in April. A preliminary injunction... more »
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference early registration ending soon
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Participants are urged to register by Dec. 9 to receive discounted rates. The show, scheduled for Jan. 9-11 in Savannah, Georgia, is... more »
Court ruling extends injunction against H-2A worker protections
A federal judge in Kentucky has extended an injunction against a U.S. Department of Labor rule providing protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves’ ruling extends the... more »
New CEO named at másLabor
másLabor, a leading labor provider and visa services provider, has appointed Chris Ball as CEO. Ball replaces former CEO Edward Silva, who left the organization in June. másLabor provides comprehensive H-2A and H-2B visa services... more »
Georgia growers bracing for 9% AEWR rate increase
Georgia’s grower group is preparing for another expected increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). On Nov. 20, the Department of Labor announced findings from the latest farm labor survey. According to the data,... more »
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