Category: Labor
NCAE applauds court’s halt of Labor Rule
A federal court in Georgia has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing a regulation that would have allowed temporary foreign agricultural workers to unionize.
Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum speaker info released
A roster of speaker has been announced for the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s (GFVGA) labor seminar.
The devil is in the details
For agricultural employers, this Congress will not be remembered for what it did, but rather for what it did not do.
Survey reveals ongoing farm labor challenges for growers
The vegetable industry farm labor challenges survey shows growers facing rising wages, H-2A costs, and tough choices on crops and automation.
Despite working in deadly heat, study shows migrant workers keep Americans fed
H-2A workers survive extreme heat. Read about a new study that shows migrant workers remain dedicated to harvesting the crops that feed Americans.
California growers work to save heat-stressed crops
The continuing, scorching temperatures faced by California growers can put crops, including vegetables and melons, at risk.
Extreme Heat Awareness Month spotlights farmworker heat safety
The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is promoting heat safety and is urging agricultural employers, workers to prevent sun and heat illnesses.
Piece rate recordkeeping webinar scheduled by Washington growers groups
Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state’s growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping.
Farmworker heat-related illness toolkit available
Two organizations are working to help farmworkers better cope with oppressive heat.
NCAE applauds rejection of Chevron Doctrine
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron doctrine. Learn how the change could affect ag employers.
EFI honors unsung ag heroes of agriculture
Farmworkers who do notable things have been recognized for their work.
Ag employers group weighs in on DOL H-2A lawsuit
An ag employers group is coming out in support of a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor’s new H-2A regulations.
Georgia growers join coalition suing DOL over H-2A
Georgia growers have joined a lawsuit against the Department of Labor to persuade the agency to change proposed H-2A rules.
Study: costs, returns of growing California organic strawberries
University of California researchers have released a study that can help growers and others estimate the costs and potential returns for growing organic strawberries on the state’s Central Coast.
Machine-harvestable tomatoes available from UF/IFAS
Ever since Florida farmers have been growing tomatoes, they’ve picked them by hand or hired laborers. It’s painstaking work that might be made easier soon with machine-harvestable tomatoes developed by University of Florida scientists.
NCAE listening session on farmworker education planned
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is planning to host a special listening session to explore and enhance educational opportunities for migrant farmworkers and their families.
NCAE webinar detangles farmworker protection rule
In a recent webinar, NCAE presented information to help growers and agricultural employers better understand the farmworker protection rule.
IFPA previews Washington conference
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is gearing up for its annual Washington Conference, set to take place in the first week of June.
May is farmworker mental health awareness month
Farmworker organization Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is spotlighting Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
Georgia ag labor forum registration opens
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s labor seminar returns this year but at a different time of the year.