…employee shortages through reform of immigration policy, and to build consumer trust, urging fellow farmers and ranchers to join her in being “an active player in the social media world…
Agriculture Labor Keeping Leaders Engaged During Administration Transition
…some running room on immigration and ag labor to make another run on this.” Listen to the radio report with Puglia’s full comments. Agriculture Labor Keeping Leaders Engaged During Administration…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
…news release. “The temporary changes announced by [United States Citizenship and Immigration Services] provide the needed stability during this unprecedented crisis.” The amended H-2A flexibility will allow farm employers who…
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
(CFBF) — The vote by the House of Representatives to pass agricultural immigration legislation offers hope to farmers and their employees, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…products. Asked to discuss three important issues facing agriculture, the Whites cited immigration and labor policies, the need for financial products that allow young farmers to purchase land, and the…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
…agricultural labor in California. Following the film, Antle will be moderating a panel of produce industry leaders who will discuss labor challenges, immigration reform, H-2A, and growing innovations. The day…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
(CFBF) — Committee approval of an agricultural immigration bill marks an important step for California farmers, their employees and their families, the California Farm Bureau Federation said. CFBF President Jamie…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…sizing and packaging accordingly, to meet the demands of this growing population. Immigration is also a key factor in Canada, where 21.5 percent of the population was born abroad according…
Secretary Perdue on Labor Agreement with Guatemala
…Perdue issued the following statement: “Our farmers and ranchers are the most productive in the world, and they want to obey immigration law. This move by the United States and…
Guest-Worker Reforms Essential as Enforcement Increases
…“Farmers deserve better than to be forced to leave crops in the field because there aren’t enough workers to help with harvest. Stronger immigration enforcement should be coupled with an…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
…certainly welcome the modernization of that and I think he recognized that ag not only needs that but perhaps a little more in terms of immigration reform,” said Bellamore. “So,…
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise
…wider improvement to immigration laws that can only be addressed through congressional action.” Farm Bureau and other organizations continue working with members of Congress on solutions that would provide legal…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-16-19
…and the separation between immigration enforcement and agriculture labor. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-10-19
…why bipartisanship is needed for True Immigration Reform and learn about the Farm to School Act 2019. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….