…relief payments to farmworkers as a result of challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, NCAE notified USDA about actions taken by the United Farm Workers (UFW) in New…
Average Pay Levels Decline for Ag Workers After Two Years of New Overtime Rules
…the law, farmworkers received overtime for hours exceeding 10 hours per day or 60 hours per week. The study shows a decrease in ag workers clocking between 56 and 60…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
…a press release. “The program will provide incentives designed to simultaneously benefit workers and employers, with the potential to inform the H-2A program, raise labor standards for farmworkers, and help…
Farmer/Congressman Supports Dignity Act for Immigrants
…the future. Duarte says those principles are a winning combination. “I really want to get back to where farmworkers can come across working work in California Food production, agriculture, packinghouses,…
VofV: Hernan Hernandez on Working to Give Farmworkers a Voice in Politics and Policy
On this episode of Voices of the Valley, Hernan Hernandez, Executive Director of the California Farmworker Foundation, shares his background about growing up in a farm community to becoming a…
EPA Proposes Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
…Worker Protection Standard to decrease pesticide exposure among farmworkers and their family members. Among the changes, the revised standard included a new provision requiring agricultural employers to keep workers and…
State Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Pesticide Use
…and ecosystems, and the health of farmworkers and communities.” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “We have a lot of work ahead to implement the approaches outlined…
Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups
…Khan, outlining the impact a merger between Kroger and Albertsons would have. “The Kroger-Albertsons merger is anticompetitive and will harm the fresh produce industry, farmworkers and farm communities, consumers, and…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-26-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers congress failing farmers, farmworkers and American consumers by not placing labor reform in…
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
…an “overwhelming response” in the first year of the forum. “We’ve had 1,000 attendees from all over the world. Corporates, startups, farmworkers, scientists, and engineers have come from all over…
Beginning Farmers Receiving $5 Million in Grant Support
Beginning farmers and farmworkers are receiving grant support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Awards of $5 million in grant funding has been announced by CDFA’s Office…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
…safety costs for farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and grocery store workers. A total of $670 million is being distributed through the Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program (FFWR). Fifteen organizations…
Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation
…will have no say in their future. Today is a sad day for California agriculture and California farmworkers.” According to a news release from the Governor’s Office, the legislation “creates…
Industry Engagement Sought for Farm Labor Stabilization Grant Program
…protections for farmworkers. As part of the effort, the program is intended to help expand the potential pool of workers. The program is also aimed at reducing irregular migration by…