LABOR ISSUES ...
FARM LABOR ...
NMPF statement on Senate hearing on immigrant farmworkers
"Immigrant employees are vital to the dairy industry" --NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern
AG POLICY ...
Northeast Dairy Producers participates in forum on farm labor
Rick Zimmerman participated in the panel discussion on behalf of the Northeast Dairy Producers Association
FARM LABOR ...
UFW, USDA Secretary discuss Farm Workforce Modernization Act
'Critical' the Senate take up the Farm Workforce Modernization Act for immediate consideration
farm labor ...
Helping smaller farms make more profitable hiring decisions
Over 90% of Florida farms are considered 'small farms'
AG ABROAD ...
Migrant death in Italy spurs farm work ban in hottest hours
Ordinance forbids farm work from 12:30 pm. to 4 p.m. through August on hottest days
AG REGULATIONS ...
High court backs businesses challenging California labor law
California will have to modify or abandon regulation that gives unions access to farm property
COVID TRAINING ...
Trainings help employers adapt to changing COVID-19 regulations
Offerings include web-based and in-person trainings in both English and Spanish throughout June
FUNDING AWARDED ...