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Community Collaboration Delivers Vaccine to Farmworkers
California Ag Today
As of March 15th, 93% of all farmworkers in Sonoma County had already received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has cleared one hurdle as it passes in the House of Representatives.
Overtime For Agriculture Pt 4
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill moves on to the House that would phase in overtime pay for farm workers while protecting ag employers from lawsuits seeking retroactive overtime pay.
Fruit & Vegetable Consumption Down and FWMA Passes in House
The Agribusiness Update
New study shows fruit and vegetable consumption is down since 2004 among all age groups, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act passes in House and moves to the Senate.
Farmers Welcome H-2A Reform
California Ag Today
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 last week.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passed Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has cleared one hurdle as it passes in the House of Representatives.
Overtime For Agriculture Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill moves on to the House that would phase in overtime pay for farm workers while protecting ag employers from lawsuits seeking retroactive overtime pay.
Overtime For Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill moves on to the House that would phase in overtime pay for farm workers while protecting ag employers from lawsuits seeking retroactive overtime pay.
Move to Vaccinate Farm Workers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney talks about the push to get farm workers vaccinated ahead of harvest season.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Wheat Profitability Projects Approved and Meatpackers COVID Cases Low
The Agribusiness Update
The National Wheat Foundation Board approves new projects aimed at profitability, and COVID cases among meat and poultry workers plunge.
Vilsack's Climate Change Policy and Meat Packers COVID Rates Plunge
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack lays out his system to alleviate climate change, and COVID cases among meat and poultry workers plunge.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
COVID-19 Workplace Safety
California Ag Today
UC Davis will provide safety information to reduce the ongoing risk of contracting COVID-19.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
SE Farmworkers & Pay Numbers and Seed Growers See Higher Demand
The Agribusiness Update
Numbers are out for Southeast Farmworkers and pay, and Seed growers are seeing greater demand during pandemic.