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H2A Changes Coming
Colorado Ag Today
Colorado producers can offer comments on new rules to the H2A program
H2A Visas and the Ag Economy
Colorado Ag Today
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says fixing the farm worker Visa system is top priority
WAFLA on Immigration Fears Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA not too worried about immigration policies of the new Administration
H2A VISA DELAYS Pt2
Fruit Grower Report
Delays in the processing of H2A visas for farm laborers is costing growers millions with few answers from the agency responsible.
H2A VISA DELAYS Pt1
Fruit Grower Report
A government agency may be costing growers millions because of unexplained delays in processing H2A visas.
wafla Responds
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The director for wafla responds to allegations.
Dairy Ambassador & H2A Visa Glitch
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The young women chosen as Dairy Ambassadors become advocates for the state's dairy industry, and Congressman Newhouse asks why infrastructure that is once again causing delays in issuing temporary and immigrant U.S. visas to legal farmworkers has not been fixed.
Clearing Up Confusion, Trade Official Visits Ag Exporters & Gypsy Moth Eradication Review
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Many wonder if the suspension of H-2B applications could affect agriculture, Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Service touring the Northwest, and WSDA proposes plan for gypsy moth eradication near Yacolt.
Labor Issue Final Thoughts
Fruit Grower Report
Labor issues may get worse before things get better but there are some things you can do.
Successful H-2A Program & WSDA Trapping Nets Destructive Forest Pest
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Thanks to H-2A program Washington apple growers had enough labor this year, and WSDA traps destructive forest pest in five counties.
Is H-2A Working?
Fruit Grower Report
Reports are in that the H-2A program is being used more and more here in the NW.
H-2A Web Series
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Not to be missed WAFLA webinars for anyone interested in using the H-2A program.
WAFLA H2-A Webinars
Fruit Grower Report
If you use the H-2A program or are thinking about it, here is a series of seminars you won't want to miss.
Quality Apple Crop & Conservation Funding to Restore Key Farmland & Wetlands
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The state's apple harvest is in full swing and could turn out to be another record crop, and millions in conservation funding being invested to protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands across the nation.
More On Apple Harvest
Fruit Grower Report
Apple harvest is underway and while there is some concern over labor at present, it doesn't seem to be a big issue.
Farm Worker Visas
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The crash of the U.S. database for printing visas has created a huge backlog of visas waiting to be printed just weeks prior to apple and pear harvest time here in the state.