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Policy agenda for American Farm Bureau set at convention
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Georgia pursues transparency of H-2A wage hikes
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding wage rates for workers in the H-2A temporary visa program.
IFPA asks members to support H-2A wage relief bill
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced support for the Supporting Farm Operations Act, an immediate measure to address wage relief.
Members of Congress voice concern on H-2A wages
Seventy-five members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed a letter to the House and Senate appropriations committees, voicing concerns about the rising wage rate in the H-2A program.
Georgia seeks answers on H-2A wages
Growers in Georgia who employ workers through the H-2A temporary visa program are paying 21% more than 14 months ago, and the state’s attorney general is joining growers in protesting what they say is a lack of transparency in how those wages are set.
Growers respond to higher AEWR rates
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Administration’s union focus could affect H-2A
A key principle of laws protecting workplace rights of employees is that they should have a free and unfettered choice of whether they want union representation or not.
Wolverine State growers pressed by AEWR, labor challenges
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IFPA adds government relations staffer
IFPA International Fresh Produce Association Sarah Neagu-Reed government relations division
Legislators reintroduce farm labor bill in Congress
A bipartisan group in the U.S. House of Representatives has reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act for the third time, seeking a workforce solution to the labor-stressed specialty crop industry and other farm sectors.
Bipartisan House Committee group focuses on labor, H-2A
The House Committee on Agriculture is taking a look at the H-2A temporary visa guest worker program and other issues to address the lack of labor in the fruit and vegetable industry.
PickTrace offers webinar on ag employment issues
PickTrace, whose workforce and productivity management software solution is designed for growers, is presenting a webinar on being prepared for audits from the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour division.
Ending farm stress focus of Georgia summit
University of Georgia farm stress
Farm bill prep starts, trade likely a key feature
2023 Farm Bill