…diversification, of course, has some additional benefits. USDA Labor Information For general information regarding labor laws enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor, see the publication Employment Law Guide: Laws,…
Stallman to Farmers and Ranchers: Stand Up and Be Counted
…make farming and ranching more productive, less costly, less labor-dependent and even better for the environment.” Stallman urged members to share their stories with the world, on social media and…
Agri View: Migrant Trends
…Department of Labor. The Human Cost of Food: Farm workers lives, labor and advocacy Edited by Charles D. Thompson and Melinda Wiggings Working Poor: Farm workers in the United States…
Agriculture Graduate Shortage
…15%, while 12% of the openings will be in education, communication, and governmental services. The projections in this report are based on data from several sources. The Bureau of Labor…
Field Jobs Will Require Technical Machines
Automation could help the labor challenges in California but most of the field jobs would take very technical machines to do the work. Field Jobs Will Require Technical Machines California…
Bumblebee Intelligence
…between artificial flowers that contain food and others that don’t. Roles within a bee colony are tightly regulated with sterile female bees, known as worker bees, performing the labor within…
Agri View: Population Growth and Farm Production
…Future Population and Economic Growth Rapid improvements in agricultural productivity in recent decades have freed resources such as land and labor for nonagricultural uses, dampened the environmental impact of farming,…
Some Jobs Far from Automation
Some think automation may be the answer to labor challenges seen in California, but some jobs may still requiring the human element. Some Jobs Far from Automation California Farm Bureau…
The Western View: Vocational Education
…schools. But students outside of agriculture programs don’t have that advantage, and are not taught the basic job skills associated with manual labor. Those students are on a college program,…
Food Brings Us Together All Year – But Thanksgiving is Special
…They work hard for all of us and the fruits of their labor bring us together, at Thanksgiving and all year long. By Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food…
Former Ag Secretaries Urge Congress to Pass TPP
…provisions such as enforceable labor and environmental provisions in developing countries—beyond mere tariff reductions—also help level the playing field for U.S. businesses and American exports, including agricultural products. No trade…
Sustainable Ag Expo Has Something for Everyone
…from soil health to labor challenges at this yearly event. Expo Has Something for Everyone Vineyard Team Executive Director Kris Beal says the expo continues to grow, and the Expo…
New Raisin Variety Being Tested in Central Valley
…reducing labor costs and drying expenses. USDA is having the Kearney Agriculture and Research Extension Center test the new variety. Center Director Jeff Dahlberg says they are excited about the…
Latino Farmers Conference Offers Templates for Success, Exceeds Expectations
…Danzantes de Aztlan from Fresno State University. The dancers were followed by a brief address from Assembly Member Luis Alejo who discussed ground water and labor issues. Five 90-minute workshops…