…preserves the right to a free and fair election process for all California farmworkers from those who sought to take that right away from them,” said Ian LeMay, President of…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and front-line grocery workers for pandemic-related health and safety costs. A total of $700 million is being made available to support the new program through the Consolidated…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…workforce farmers and farmworkers need to nourish the nation and the world.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Prepare for a fruitful…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…the unique and irreplaceable value that farmers, ranchers, foresters, farmworkers, and other agricultural stewards have contributed to our Nation’s past and present,” President Joe Biden stated in a White House…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
…of visas for farmworkers to work year-round. The legislation also seeks to create the first merit-based visa program that is specifically designed for the agriculture industry. “The Farm Workforce Modernization…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-17-21
…Hero Pay increase for farmworkers, how early caution kept an Arizona ag operation running during the pandemic and a new safety guide for urban farmers has been released. Tune in…
Coachella Becomes First to Implement ‘Hero Pay’ Increase for Farmworkers
The Coachella City Council has voted to become the first in the nation to offer something called “hero pay” to farmworkers and other essential employees. The unanimous vote now requires…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Congressmembers’ letter to Newsom regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for farmworkers,…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…Program aims to provide much-needed resources to the industry. The project aims to better protect California’s 800,000 farmworkers from COVID risks. “We’re really excited about this opportunity to partner with…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-09-21
…of closures of the food industry continuing during the pandemic. Brian German has the details on an NRCS carbon footprint study and a new project to help protect farmworkers from…
H-2A Wage Freeze Blocked by Federal Judge Ruling
…granting of the injunctive relief requested by plaintiffs,” Judge Drozd wrote in his decision. “Even assuming that higher-skilled farmworkers will suffer a harm if the Final Rule is enjoined and…
Federal Judge Rejects USDA Changes to H-2A Program
…1, 2021. According to the DOL, farmworkers would loose on average millions in wages over the next 10 years from this freeze. NAFB contributed to this report. Listen to the…
New Report Details Findings of Ag Labor Investigations
…cited. The authors of the report also highlight areas of concern and offer solutions to help protect farmworkers moving forward. “The Wage and Hour Division should incorporate statistical analyses of…
Farmworker Groups Sue Over DOL Decision Regarding Wage Rates
…In the complaint, the groups allege that the wage freeze violates the federal Administrative Procedure Act. The complaint states that California farmworkers will be paid nearly $1 less an hour…