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H-2A Program Growth Renews Labor Reform Conversation
Southeast Regional Ag News
As use of the H-2A guest worker program climbs, proposed legislation aims to modernize rules that have remained largely unchanged for nearly 40 years.
Onboarding That Works
California Ag Today
A structured training process makes all the difference in agriculture.
Learning the Ropes
Southeast Regional Ag News
Proper onboarding prevents costly mistakes and builds confidence in the field.
Finding Help in Agriculture
California Ag Today
Short-term labor, internships, and apprenticeships offer different solutions for farms and ranches.
Rebuilding the Ranch Workforce
California Ag Today
A new podcast examines why agriculture’s labor pipeline is failing and what comes next.
Finding the Next Generation
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new podcast explores how agriculture can attract, train, and retain skilled employees.
Farmworker Photo Exhibition Opens at UC Davis
California Ag Today
Nearly 90 black-and-white images by David Bacon honor the history and resilience of California farmworkers, on display through December 14 at UC Davis.
Pork Industry Needs Workforce
Line on Agriculture
One of the priorities for the National Pork Producers Council is ensuring an ag workforce remains in place.
Abandoning Vegetable Crops for Traditional Crops
Line on Agriculture
Sakata Farms' Owner, Robert Sakata Jr.
Abandoning Vegetable Crops for Traditional Crops
Line on Agriculture
Sakata Farms Owner, Robert Sakata Jr.
U.S. Economy Creates 315,000 Jobs in August
Southeast Regional Ag News
Labor challenges, including in agriculture, are still of much concern.
Labor Shortage Hits Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Veronica Nigh, American Farm Bureau, states that, "In the second quarter of the fiscal year 2022, which is January through March, the number of applications for H2A workers, which is the Temporary Ag Worker Visa Program increased by more than 17 percent, year over year."
Stable Farm Workforce Still Needed
Colorado Ag Today
Farmers are being forced to leave fresh produce to rot in the fields.