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Addressing Ag Labor Challenges
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding some $50 million to support farmworkers and agricultural employers. From the agency, the money will go to 141 awardees in 40 states and Puerto Rico, through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program.
California's New Farm Labor Laws and Northern Lights Play Havoc on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
California’s new farm labor organizing law has delivered wins for the union but also a string of allegations from employers, farmworkers and labor organizers, and the Northern Lights lit up skies around the U.S., but also played havoc with farmers during spring planting.
Florida Farmworkers Dehydrated and Right to Repair Facilitation
The Agribusiness Update
Nearly all farm workers in a recent Florida study were dehydrated at the end of their shifts, and the Justice Department and FTC submitted favorable comments advocating for regulations that would facilitate the right to repair.
Farmworker Survey Bills Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association is urging members and others in agriculture to let your legislators know they should not be supporting SB 5996.
Farmworker Survey Bills Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association is urging members and others in agriculture to let your legislators know they should not be supporting SB 5996.
Oregon's Ag Overtime Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washinton Policy Center's Pam Lewison says Oregon's new ag overtime law is just plain better than ours.
Oregon's Ag Overtime Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washinton Policy Center's Pam Lewison says Oregon's new ag overtime law is just plain better than ours.
Georgia Peanut Commission Photo Contest and Ag Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest through October, and U.S. Ag Exports in 2021 are nearly 25% higher.
California Melon Demand/Challenges and Oregon Adopts Ag Heat Rules
The Agribusiness Update
California-grown melon demand remains high amid challenges, and Oregon adopts emergency heat rules for farmworkers.
WAFLA COVID Frustrations Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA CEO Dan Fazio breaks down the degree of frustration felt around the ag community after Governor Inslee failed to repeal emergency COVID rules for vaccinated farmworkers.
WAFLA COVID Frustrations Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA CEO Dan Fazio breaks down the degree of frustration felt around the ag community after Governor Inslee failed to repeal emergency COVID rules for vaccinated farmworkers.
COVID CHANGES Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA joined forces in a request to Governor Inslee asking for a repeal of emergency restrictions on farmworker housing.
COVID CHANGES Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA joined forces in a request to Governor Inslee asking for a repeal of emergency restrictions on farmworker housing.
Community Collaboration Delivers Vaccine to Farmworkers
California Ag Today
As of March 15th, 93% of all farmworkers in Sonoma County had already received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Farmers Welcome H-2A Reform
California Ag Today
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 last week.
Farm Labor Lawsuit Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA have joined forces to sue the state for not updating the emergency regulations set up, nearly a year ago, to protect farmworkers from the COVID-19 virus.
Farm Labor Lawsuit Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA have joined forces to sue the state for not updating the emergency regulations set up, nearly a year ago, to protect farmworkers from the COVID-19 virus.
Farm Labor Lawsuit Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA have joined forces to sue the state for not updating the emergency regulations set up, nearly a year ago, to protect farmworkers from the COVID-19 virus.
Georgia Farm Bureau Sets 2021 Priorities and AFBF Mental Health Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau Board sets priorities for 2021, and American Farm Bureau survey finds mental health issues greater in past year.
Mental Health Ag Survey and Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau survey finds mental health in agriculture is worse during pandemic, and USDA collects more food for Farmers to Families Food Box Program.