Category: Labor
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.
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 challenging new H-2A proposed program rule changes.
Ag employers group to brainstorm for farmworker education
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is planning to host a special listening session to explore and enhance educational opportunities for migrant farmworkers and their families.
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.
EFI promotes May farmworker mental health awareness month
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), a farmworkers organization, is spotlighting Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
Registration opens for Georgia ag labor relations forum
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s labor seminar returns this year but at a different time of the year.
Georgia group comments on H-2A rules, farm bill
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association commented on the Department of Labor’s H-2A rules and the 2024 farm bill legislation.
Farmworker awareness boosted
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), an organization that works to protect and promote farmworkers rights, has characterized the fifth year of promoting Farmworker Awareness Week a success.
Industry leaders applaud bipartisan ag labor working group’s final report
Industry leaders and associations applauded the House Committee on Agriculture’s bipartisan agriculture labor working group’s final report.
Webinars highlight sustainable farming practices
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, has announced three upcoming sustainability offerings.
EFI celebrates National Farmworker Awareness Week
National Farmworker Awareness Week, Equitable Food Initiative, EFI, farmworkers, farm labor, ag workers, staff
EFI offers online training for growers, packers
Equitable Food Initiative, EFI, farmworkers, sustainability, Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices, labor,
California workforce summit includes almond industry safety recognition
AgSafe workforce summit, labor, agricultural safety, farm managers, supervisors, labor contractors, ACTIVATE24,
American Farm Bureau sets policy agenda at convention
California Farm Bureau, American Farm Bureau Federation, policies, labor, crop insurance artificial intelligence,
EFI rolls out customizable audit
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