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NCAE sues to block new labor rule impacting farmers

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Labor’s new rule governing temporary agricultural workers, calling it unconstitutional and... more »

Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum speaker info available

Speakers have been named for the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s (GFVGA) labor seminar. The Georgia Agricultural Labor Relations Forum, which is co-sponsored by Georgia's pecan ... more »

Report: Migrant workers keep Americans fed, despite working in deadly heat

Despite working in extreme heat, a new study shows migrant workers remain dedicated to harvesting the crops that feed Americans. New data analysis by the American Immigration Council (AIC) finds th... more »

Farmworker group honors ag’s unsung heroes

A farmworkers organization has honored notable farmworkers. Maria de Sagrario Iglesias of FirstFruits Farms has been named the winner of the first Grow the Good Farmworker of the Year Award. The... more »

DOL H-2A lawsuit supported by ag employer group

An ag employers group is coming out in support of a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor’s new H-2A regulations. The Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) announced its representation of a ... more »

Georgia growers group joins DOL lawsuit

The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) has added itself to a coalition of produce growers, farmers, and State Attorneys General to bring suit against the Department of Labor chall... more »

Ag employers group to brainstorm for farmworker education 

An ag employers group wants to brainstorm the industry for ideas on how to help farmworkers receive educations. The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is planning to host a special l... more »
IFPA International Fresh Produce Association

IFPA Washington conference previewed 

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is gearing up for its annual Washington Conference, set to take place in the first week of June. The event promises to be focused on advocacy, net... more »

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