Category: Labor
H-2A and beyond
NCAE works on H-2A regulations because the proposed regulations have a direct economic impact on legacy family farming operations.
Former California Farm Bureau grower advocate joins IFPA
IFPA International Fresh Produce Association Sarah Neagu-Reed government relations division
EFI gains kudos for farmworker videos
Equitable Food Initiative EFI farmworkers recognition certification
House committee questions DOL H-2A delays
U.S. House and Senate Republicans are questioning the “substantial delays” in processing agricultural employers’ requests for workers.
Growers increase spending to $500,000 a year on automation
Growers now spend an average of $500,000 a year on automation, according to the Specialty Crop Automation Report.
Guardian Agriculture aircraft receives U.S. approval
FAA approval allows Guardian Agriculture to begin safely operating its fully-autonomous, electric, American-made aircraft in the U.S.
Georgia senators recognize Farmworker Awareness Week
Georgia senators recognize Farmworker Awareness Week, March 25-31, by passing a resolution that was introduced by several senators.
Farm groups urge Congress to pass the Farm Operations Support Act
Farm groups have urged Congress to pass the Farm Operations Support Act, which would decrease the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
EPA proposes rule to protect farmworkers and pesticide handlers from exposures
The Worker Protection Standard regulations offer protections to over two million agricultural workers and pesticide handlers who work at over 600,000 agricultural establishments.
Final H-2A rule tightens housing laws, increases government enforcement ability
Program changes include governmental authority to ban from the program for misconduct, upgrades to housing and inspections, updates to bond requirements, mandatory electronic filing, and changes to how wages are determined.
Newsom cuts deal and signs union card-check bill
AB 2183, a purported vote-by-mail union organizing measure by Assemblyman Mark Stone passed in the California Legislature despite a veto threat from Governor Newsom.
Heat illness prevention: What is “adequate?”
Almond Board of California in partnership with AgSafe is helping growers stay compliant and get through harvest safely.
Commentary: Water, rest and shade are critical amid summer heat
California farm employers have shown clear understanding of the hazards heat can pose to outdoor employees, particularly agricultural employees, and how to protect them from those hazards.
Funding enhances best-in-class agtech training by Western Growers
Curriculum development begins immediately, will be fully implemented by June 2025, and will assist 2,750 students and specially train 330 professors in California colleges.
Western Growers’ challenge to COVID-19 workplace safety rule rejected
The bid for a preliminary injunction was denied, with the court saying worker protections outweigh the burden placed on employers to provide safety. A revised version of the rule goes into effect Jan. 14.