…courses, workshops, exhibit sessions, a photo contest and plenty of networking with men and women knowledgeable in solving start-up and small farm problems. Trends to be examined include agritourism, organic…
Department of Labor Working on H2A Backlog
The Department of Labor has additional staff working to expedite the process of H2A applications that were delayed due to the government shutdown. Julie McPeake reports. Click to Open or…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Webcast October 11
…California and around the nation. Click here to test your audio stream. AgNet West is a part of AgNet Media, Inc., which also owns Southeast AgNet. Southeast AgNet is again…
Ag Labor Settlement
…collective bargaining agreement. After extensive litigation this past year, the parties went into settlement discussions and reached an agreement that will benefit the agricultural employees of Ace and improve services…
Labor and Immigration Reform
Labor and immigration reform are major topics within agriculture right now, with leaders throughout the ag community and government agencies reminding Congress that there is work to be done on…
Wine Month Celebrations This Weekend
September is California Wine Month, and if you don’t already have plans for labor day weekend, you may want to check out one of the several wine events happening around…
September is California Wine Month
…are kicking it off with special events for Labor Day weekend. Wineries and other destinations around the state are hosting events like tours and wine tastings, even festivals and wine…
Western, Southern Farmers ‘Need to Work Together’ on Labor
Many California growers are struggling with finding enough labor to work the crops this year. Growers around the nation are having the same problem. Sabrina Hill speaks with a driving…
Few Labor Shortages in Napa
Labor shortages have affected crops around much of the state, however it looks like winegrape growers in Napa are faring much better than most. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to…
Deadline for FAACT Class Applications
…regulations and water supply development, immigration and agricultural labor issues, regulatory processes and the economic viability of agriculture. You can get a copy of the application online by clicking here….
Ag Labor Survey
Farmers in many counties across the state continue to see agriculture labor shortages. Farmers and ranchers are reminded to let the California Farm Bureau Federation know about the shortages you’re…
Heat Illness Prevention
With the death last week of a farm worker in the central part of the state, attention is once again brought to heat illness risks. Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
United Applauds Senate Passage of Immigration Reform
…the Blue Card program. The Secretary of Agriculture has the authority to modify that cap if circumstances in agricultural labor require. The new program will be administered by the Department…
AFBF Statement on Senate Passage of Immigration Bill
…and workable farm labor provision is welcomed by America’s farmers and ranchers. A comprehensive agricultural labor plan that works for all sectors of agriculture and across all regions of our…