Labor

BREAKING: Disruption of agriculture labor needs addressed by agencies

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced March 19 a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to help facilitate the identification of foreign and domestic workers... more »

‘Emergency’ processing of ag worker visas sought

The steering committee of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC) on March 18 called on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to recognize all H-2A as well as any other non-immigrant visa petition involving an agricultural worker... more »

Farm Workforce Modernization Act holds potential

Not every member of the U.S. House of Representatives has agricultural production in their district. The same cannot be said for the U.S. Senate. U.S. senators represent all the congressional districts in their states. And,... more »

US Consulates react to impact of COVID-19, H2-A processing

The following information was posted March 16 regarding the operation of U.S. consulates in regard to Mexico. "The health and safety of those who work at and visit our embassy and consulate facilities is our... more »

University of Vermont shares guidelines for fruit, vegetable operations

The current COVID-19 pandemic is a common concern and many are wondering what they can and should do. The information compiled by here is intended to help guide the fruit and vegetable farming community. If you... more »

Steps farms can take to fight coronavirus shared by Cornell

The U.S. is confronting an outbreak of a novel coronavirus that causes serious respiratory disease and may be deadly for older people and those with weakened immune systems. The World Health Organization is now calling the outbreak... more »

US House, others urge Senate to pass farm workforce legislation

Potato and apple industry leaders and several members of the U.S House of Representatives came together outside the Capitol Building Feb. 26 to implore the Senate to pass an agriculture labor reform bill. In December,... more »

Potato, apple industry representatives urging ag labor reform

At 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, leaders from the potato and apple industries will host a press conference with agricultural industry partners and members of the U.S. House of Representatives to call on the U.S.... more »