Paul Wenger In the wake of President Obama’s executive action on immigration, the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation said a long-term solution to immigration reform still depends on…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…Water quality and use Invasive pests / pest protection / pesticide issues Labor / immigration Supply chain Food safety Organics Sustainable agriculture Best management practices Air quality / energy Trade…
Mexico Trade Mission and Ag Labor Issues – Looking Forward
…recruitment agencies. In California, the state would identify agricultural employers that voluntarily commit to using certified recruiters. In the absence of a national immigration solution, This pilot program can be…
AFBF on Future of Immigration Reform
…and now there is a window of opportunity for the House to act before the August recess. AFBF on Immigration Reform Immigration reform is a political and emotional issue, according…
Push for Immigration Reform Continues
Vice President Joe Biden As agriculture leaders around the U.S. continue to push for immigration reform, one recently had the opportunity to tell the nation’s vice president what the…
Immigration Reform Important to Voters
A new Politico poll shows more than 70-percent of likely voters surveyed support sweeping changes to current U.S. immigration laws. Julie McPeake reports. Immigration Reform Important to Voters…
Farmers and Industry Experts Weight in on Immigration Reform
As the debate continues over comprehensive immigration reform, America’s farmers have expressed anguish over not having an updated policy. Susan Carter reports. Farmers and Industry Experts on Immigration Reform For…
Vilsack on How Important Ag Labor is in California
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack We continue our series on immigration reform. Sabrina Hill has the story. Vilsack on How Important Ag Labor is in California A White House report…
Vilsack Renews Quest for Immigration Reform
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack renews his quest for immigration reform, by focusing on what it means to California agriculture. Quest for Immigration Reform For more of…
White House Report on Immigration Reform
…state’s $33.9 billion industry. President of the United Farm Workers Arturo Rodriguez says state lawmakers need to all be on the same page. Arturo Rodriguez on immigration reform For more…
Vilsack and CA Ag Leaders on the Importance of Commonsense Immigration Reform for California’s Economy
…comprehensive immigration reform, including a factsheet on California specific impacts, can be found here. Last month, the White House released an infographic on the cost of inaction on immigration reform….
Americans Eating More Foreign Produce Than Ever Before
Carlos Castaneda A new report shows Americans are now eating more foreign produce than ever before, and farm leaders say the need for immigration reform is one of the main…
Immigration Reform Top Priority for Agriculture Sector
Andy LaVigne American Seed Trade Association President Andy LaVigne says if we see anything accomplished this year it will be likely after the mid-term election. Immigration Reform Top Priority LaVigne…
Hundreds of Ag and Business Groups Call for Immigration Reform
…for our economy and country by modernizing our immigration system.” Further, “Done properly, reform will deter illegal immigration, protect and complement our U.S. workforce, better respond to changing economic and…