FARM LABOR ...
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
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 ...
UVM Extension funded for vaccine education
Funding will be used to enhance vaccine education efforts among the agricultural community
TECH USE ...
Machines can help wine grape industry survive labor shortage
Study reviews best practices for growers
AG POLICY ...
Farm Bureau urges administration to address surge of immigrants
Letter urges the Biden administration to address the surge of undocumented immigrants entering the United States
WORKFORCE INITIATIVE ...