Labor
Labor Shortage Disrupting Michigan Asparagus Harvest
The shortage of farm workers growers have been fearing showed up on Michigan asparagus farms this spring. “There's a major problem out there,” Tom Greiner said. “There is asparagus being mowed down because there is... more »
Barry Bedwell: Ag Workers Could Lose Secret-Ballot Protection
Earlier this month, with little fanfare as is usually the case when a bill is "gutted and amended," state Sen. Carol Migden of San Francisco unveiled proposed legislation (SB 180) to substantially increase penalties on... more »
Kentucky Grower Builds a Retail Destination
Back before Jimmy Dean came to mean sausage, the country singer crooned a tune that contained the line, "that spells Kentucky, but it means paradise." Bill Gallrein Jr. knows what he had in mind. You... more »
Federal Programs Are Worth Billions to Specialty Crops
We've been hearing a lot about specialty crops lately, thanks in large part to the 2007 Farm Bill. In anticipation of the new bill, specialty crop representatives have been making their case to lawmakers in... more »
African farmers benefit from organic production
When Bill Yeager first encountered the Kenyan farmers that would be supplying his new organic produce company, he was met with a song that, translated from Swahili, said: "We welcome the foreigner who will bring... more »
Women, Minorities Continue to Take Over on the Farm
The changing face of farming belongs to women and minorities. According to the USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, the number of women principal farm operators grew 12.6 percent from 1997 to 2002. The number of... more »
Farm Bureau Gears up to Work with New Congress
The 2004 election was an example of American democracy at its best. Not only was voter registration and participation at an all-time high, rural voters turned out and played a pivotal role at the national... more »
Santa Could Have Been a Farmer
Santa's ingenuity, integrity and contribution to society would suggest he might be a farmer in his off-months, or at the very least a reindeer rancher. Here are a few clues (from an unknown author) that... more »
Ontario Grower Brings Ingenuity to Brussels Sprouts
From the road, it's an idyllic setting. Rows of bright green Brussels sprouts stretch a full mile across this level field in Southwestern Ontario. The colors and coolness of fall surround them. In the distance,... more »
Ontario Grower Jumps into Growing Vegetables
Ontario vegetable grower Mike Pastir didn't fall into the farming game by accident. He jumped into it. And the 24-year-old enjoys where he landed, despite the many challenges. "Agriculture's gravy years are over," said Pastir,... more »
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Workforce solutions: best practices
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