…one of the most hazardous occupations out there. So farm safety is very important. It’s so important that two separate organizations sponsor annual farm safety campaigns. The third week of…
Week in Review: Five Percent Water Allocations Disappoint and H-2A Wages Climb to $16
…U.S. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is offering On-Farm Readiness Reviews for small and very small farms as they prepare for compliance with the Produce Safety Rule. The…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
…set forth by the Produce Safety Rule. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Priscilla Rodriguez said the readiness reviews are a great resource…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-17-21
…Hero Pay increase for farmworkers, how early caution kept an Arizona ag operation running during the pandemic and a new safety guide for urban farmers has been released. Tune in…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…Rob Larew said in a news release. “This package includes a number of meaningful food and agricultural provisions that will help alleviate food insecurity, ensure the health and safety of…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
…important safety net for many American farmers, providing income support when there are substantial drops in crop prices or revenues. Producers can make optional election changes for 2021, but a…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…informational clearinghouse complete with videos and safety training resources. A train-the-trainer program related to COVID protection is also in development. AgSafe will also be creating a safety flipchart for supervisors….
Drone Camp Receives Increased Interest Amidst COVID Restrictions
…includes regulations and safety – being aware of those – planning flights, and we talk a lot about equipment. There’s a lot of options around equipment.” Although in-person flying tutorials…
Look Out for Paperwork with Unauthorized Cal/OSHA Letterhead
…paperwork out using the official letterhead of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). CFLCA has been informed that Cal/OSHA did not authorize the use of their official…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a food safety group seeking funding to improve food…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
A food safety group is seeking funding to improve produce safety research and already has a third of the funds raised. The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has started a new capital…
USDA Urged to Prioritize Agricultural Worker Safety
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being encouraged to focus on agricultural worker safety moving forward. A group of more than 70 lawmakers is urging USDA to focus on…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…the area of IPM. Federal Fund authority of $8.7 million will be used by CDFA to continue to expand the Produce Safety Program. CDFA is also being allocated $2 million…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…the consequences of failing to act on water infrastructure needs. Investing in upgrades for Western water need is vital for keeping agricultural production viable and ensuring the safety of water…