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Farm Labor and H-2A Visas
California Ag Today
Many in the ag industry are concerned about the guestworker visa program. Washington Policy Center’s Ag Director Pam Lewison says many believe H-2A workers take jobs that would otherwise be filled by locals, but that’s now how H-2A works.
H-2A Benefits
Farm of the Future
Finding qualified farm labor is a challenge everywhere in agriculture, but some are hesitant to figure out the H2A process.
Are Robots Taking Over Ag Jobs?
Farm of the Future
Will ag tech outgrow the need for human labor? CEO of másLabor Edward Silva doesn’t believe so.
H2A Considerations for Farm Operators
Farm of the Future
With a lack of a reliable farm workforce, many American operations have turned to H-2A employees to fill the needs of their businesses.
Farm Labor Program Grants for U.S. Ag Employers
Line on Agriculture
Deputy Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Gloria Montano Greene
Technology for Farm Labor Management
Farm of the Future
Taking care of employees properly is an important part of modern farming.
Keeping Track of Farm Labor
Farm of the Future
FieldClock is trying to help farmers from clocking in and out to piecework to compliance through a digital app.
House Ag Creates Agricultural Labor Working Group
Southeast Regional Ag News
Labor is consistently a top concern for U.S. agriculture and the focus of the House Ag Committee and the new Agricultural Labor Working Group.
Valuing Ag Employees
Farm of the Future
Labor continues to be a major concern for most farms and agribusinesses.
Labor and Immigration
Farm of the Future
Labor is one of the topics farmers are bringing up during Farm Bill Listening sessions.
Labor is 'Number One Challenge' Facing Farmers
Farm of the Future
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives' CEO Chuck Conner says he’s concerned that labor shortages will hurt the ag economy.
National Pork Producers Council Lobbies for Ag Labor and Trade
Line on Agriculture
National Pork Producers Council Focusing on Labor and Trade
Farm Labor and Robotics
Farm of the Future
Finding ag labor continues to be a pressing issue heavy on the minds of growers across the country.
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.
Ag Labor Bill Stalled in the Senate
California Ag Today
Ag Labor remains one of the chief concerns for the farming community, not only due to increasing costs but also limited availability. Dan Newhouse, chair of Western Caucus says, unfortunately, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which has already cleared the House, is stalled in the Senate.
Ag Labor a Challenge During Pandemic
Farm of the Future
Ag Labor a Challenge During Pandemic