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Fate of The Farm Workforce Modernization Act During the Lame Duck Period
California Ag Today
Let’s dive into how the election results can impact current bills that are sitting between the House and the Senate… for example, a very important one to all of agriculture, The Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
Skilled labor in demand
Farm of the Future
Often farm labor is referred to as unskilled, but April Clayton says that’s simply not the case.
Small growers impacted by labor shortage
Farm of the Future
Fruit growers Mike and April Clayton say farm labor has been short every year for the past 15 years.
California Fresh Produce Growers Suffer a Labor Crisis Part 2
California Ag Today
Welcome back to our discussion on the issue of farm labor shortages in the fresh produce sector. The fresh produce industry has struggled to obtain a sufficient amount of farm labor for a long time, and unlike other crops, fresh produce still requires humans, and lots of them, to harvest delicate fruits and vegetables.
California Fresh Produce Growers Suffer a Labor Crisis
California Ag Today
The issue of farm labor shortages is nothing new to producers in California. While the issue might have been spotlighted during the pandemic, the fresh produce industry has struggled to obtain a sufficient amount of farm labor for a long time.
Unlike other crops, fresh produce still requires humans, and lots of them, to harvest delicate fruits and vegetables.
Read More Labor for Produce Growers Still a Major Issue
Farm of the Future
Growers require a lot of labor, but they face a labor crisis in getting enough workers in the field and the packing houses.
Labor Shortages Stunt CA Ag Growth
California Ag Today
An ag labor bill sits in the senate waiting for action after being passed through the House of Representatives earlier this year. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would significantly improve California’s ag labor shortages, and bolster food production in the state.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Stalled in Senate
Farm of the Future
Passed by the House of Representatives earlier this year, the bill now awaits movement in the Senate.
Farm Labor Crisis Continues: New H2A Data
California Ag Today
Most sectors of U.S. agriculture still faces labor shortages, new data confirms. Veronica Nigh, a senior economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says farmers have talked for at least a decade about a tight farm labor market.
Building a Stronger Agricultural Workforce - Part Two
Farm of the Future
A partnership between the Washington Tree Fruit Association, the WA department of agriculture and WSU hopes to empower farmworkers to be more effective supervisors.
People are the Key to Farm Expansion
Farm of the Future
Kristjan Hebert is a farmer in Saskatchewan who has grown his operation from around 3,500 acres to nearly 30,000.