…the long-term success of the agricultural industry. Workshops, seminars, field days, conferences, and other similar events focusing on topics affecting agriculture all play a vital role in keeping the overall…
Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
…form ETA-790/790A (and corresponding addendums) and an H-2A application using the new form ETA-9142A (and corresponding appendices) in the FLAG System. For more information, visit DOL’s Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) page….
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 581 workers in agriculture and related industries died from a work-related injury in 2017, making agriculture one of the most dangerous professions in the…
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
…and of course membership outreach. I’ll take that message to ag and ag-related folks that want to become a member.” The caucus itself was formed in 2016 and meets quarterly…
Input Needed for Forthcoming H-2A Cost Estimator Tool
A partnership between AgSafe and UnitedAg is allowing for the development of an H-2A cost estimator tool that can assist with decision making when it comes to the H-2A program….
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
…As such, the industry is pleased the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has agreed to an alliance to share information, guidance and access to training…
Potential Reasons for Slow Down in Overall H-2A Needs
U.S. farmers and ranchers rely on hired help to keep up with each growing season. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor accounted for a 29 percent increase in the…
Perdue Statement on Meeting with Guatemalan Ministers
…Degenhart Asturias, Guatemalan Minister of Labor Gabriel Vladimir Aguilera Bolaños, Guatemalan Minister of Economy Acisclo Valladares Urruela, Guatemalan Minister of Agriculture Mario Méndez Cobar and Ambassador of Guatemala to the…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
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Secretary Perdue on Labor Agreement with Guatemala
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the Department of Labor and Guatemala on the signing of an agreement to improve H-2A visa program operations. Secretary…
Almond Update: ‘White Party’ Set To End Summer, Benefit CA FFA
…Gupta said her ‘White Party’ is a chance for you to wear white before Labor Day while supporting agriculture education and the future of the industry. Listen to Gupta’s full…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…already-challenging economic conditions from severe weather events, low commodity prices, lack of available labor and a host of other impacts. It’s the perfect storm for agriculture, and these continuing trade…
Mitigate Liability Risk by Vetting Your Farm Labor Contractor
…you are a grower who is engaging a farm labor contractor.” Employing a contractor to supply the necessary farm labor does not eliminate oversight responsibility on behalf of the grower. …
Easy, Quick Way to Water Your Garden
…until needed. It’s a neat idea, inexpensive, and can save many hours of manual labor. Ollas are shaped like large clay bottles and are buried beneath the ground. They have…