…distancing and masking, are things they need to be doing while they’re not at work,” said Little. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
COVID-19 Farm Survey Open Until July 10
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association and the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety is asking for feedback from the agricultural industry. Farmers and ranchers are being…
How to Avoid COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Penalties
…You want to make sure you’re doing the best you can upfront to try and not make mistakes.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Farmworker Housing Construction Gets Easier in San Luis Obispo
…process you’re oftentimes short of workers when you really need them,” Burchett noted. Listen to the interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
UC Conducts Survey of COVID-19 Prevention on Farms
…at https://bit.ly/agCOVIDsurvey. “At the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety, we are working to respond to the COVID-19 crisis with practical resources for growers, ag employers, and…
Heat Illness Prevention Critical During First Triple-Digit Heatwave
…the Farm Employer Labor Service, and AgSafe all have literature and training materials available to keep farming operations informed about what is required. “It’s a tough role to try and…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…no aspect of farming, ranching or agricultural business that has been spared.” CFBF and the Farm Employers Labor Service, a Farm Bureau affiliate, asked farmers and ranchers to respond to…
San Luis Obispo Addresses Farmworker Housing Locally
…may not resolve all of issues related to ag labor, but it is a step in the right direction. The increasing cost and decreasing availability of labor are two significant…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
…the Temporary Labor Certification. DHS will monitor the labor situation to determine if further changes will be needed. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
COVID-19 Concerns as Production Season Ramps Up in Fresno County
…get really ramped up here,” said Jacobsen. Listen to the report below. Farm & Ranch Headlines ~ 04.15.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…a comprehensive survey of farmworker housing conditions, including labor camps and H-2A housing, resulting in statewide recommendations to ensure the health and safety of farmworkers AB 2956: Agriculture Labor Shortage…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-06-20
…pandemic, also how the pandemic has a hand in recent agriculture labor pressures. On the bright side, labor shortages and border restrictions in the E.U. due to the COVID-19 outbreak…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…stock up on N95 masks before wildfire season began with an understanding that the agricultural industry is going to require a substantial number for their labor force. Now with the…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
…and helps provide steady labor for the agriculture sector during this time of uncertainty,” said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. “H-2 labor is vital to the economy and food security of…