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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “agriculture labor”

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Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation

Brian German September 30, 2022Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Legislative

Despite opposition from agriculture and business groups, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the card check legislation AB 2183. Proponents of the bill such as the United Farm Workers (UFW) have …

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agriculture laborfarm laborGovernor Gavin Newsom

Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers

Brian German June 14, 2022Labor and Immigration, USDA

Funding from the American Rescue Plan is being set aside to provide assistance for farm employers with H-2A workers. Up to $65 million in support will be made available through …

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agriculture laborAmerican Rescue PlanH-2A ProgramU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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NASDA Outlines Priorities During 2021 Annual Meeting

Brian German September 27, 2021Industry

Last week during the 2021 annual meeting, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) outlined several priorities for the association moving forward. Food supply chain issues, interstate commerce, …

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agriculture laborNational Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA)

Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’

Brian German September 23, 2021Agri-Business, Legislative

Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. The bill would have eliminated the secret ballot process for voting on issues of union representation. …

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agriculture laborfarm laborGovernor Gavin Newsom
AB 616

Ag Industry Gathers to Encourage Governor Newsom to Veto AB 616

Brian German September 10, 2021Agri-Business, Legislative

A rally organized by the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) sought to encourage Governor Gavin Newsom to veto AB 616. Agricultural industry members gathered at the south steps of the …

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agriculture laborCalifornia Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF)farm labor
tulare

AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups

Brian German August 30, 2021Agri-Business, Legislative

The California State Senate has approved AB 616, much to the dismay of several agricultural organizations. AB 616 would overhaul the voting process for unionization, allowing for a type of …

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agriculture laborCalifornia Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF)

AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15

Brian German February 8, 2021General, Industry

The AgSafe digital conference INNOVATE will begin on February 15 and run through February 25. The inaugural virtual event opens with a state of the industry and commencement of the …

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agriculture laborAgSafeemployee safetytraining

New Multifaceted Farmworker Safety Campaign Launched

Brian German August 5, 2020Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

The California Farmworker Foundation (CFF) has launched a new farmworker safety campaign to help workers and their families stay safe through the pandemic. The campaign, La Seguridad Empieza con Usted, …

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agriculture laborCOVID-19farm safety
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Farmworker Housing Construction Gets Easier in San Luis Obispo

Brian German June 25, 2020Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

The construction of farmworker housing should be a bit simpler in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County after a series of actions by the SLO County Board of Supervisors. The country …

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agriculture laborfarm labor housingH-2A Program
farm bureau

Farm Bureau: Farmers Need Meaningful Ag Labor Reform

Dan December 11, 2019Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration

(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “At a time when the farm worker shortage has reached a crisis in parts …

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agriculture laborAmerican Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)immigration reform
house

Farm Bureau Calls for Improvements to Ag Labor Bill

Dan November 21, 2019Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration

(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Legislation advanced by the House Judiciary Committee falls short of a long-term solution to …

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agriculture laborAmerican Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)Farm Workforce Modernization Act
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New Lighting Requirements for Agriculture Arriving by Next Harvest

Brian German November 8, 2019Industry

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is moving quickly on implementing lighting requirements for agricultural operations working at night.  The concept for updating nighttime regulations for lighting dates …

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agriculture laborCal/OSHAfarm labor
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Addressing the Agricultural Impact of AB 5

Dan October 30, 2019Labor and Immigration

California employers are preparing to navigate the requirements of AB-5 and how it will affect the use of independent contractors.  Several industry groups including agriculture are working to advocate for …

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agriculture labor
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Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process

Dan September 20, 2019Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration

(Washington, D.C. (USDA-Sept. 20, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement highlighting actions announced by the Department of Labor (DOL) which will modernize the burdensome H2A …

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agriculture laborH-2A ProgramSonny Perdue
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