Category: Labor
Study: Farmworkers risk working in deadly heat to keep Americans fed
New data analysis by the American Immigration Council (AIC) finds that migrant farmworkers play a key role in feeding Americans, even as they are increasingly vulnerable to working outdoors in extreme heat.
EFI promotes heat safety during Extreme Heat Awareness Month
In recognition of July’s Extreme Heat Awareness Month, the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is urging agricultural employers and workers to prioritize heat safety and prevent sun and heat illnesses.
Ag safety center, UF release farmworker heat illness toolkit
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is partnering with a farm safety organization to prevent farmworker deaths from oppressive heat.
Ag’s unsung heroes recognized
A farmworkers organization has honored farmworkers who do notable things in their work.
H-2A DOL lawsuit adds Georgia growers
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association has added itself to a coalition of produce growers, farmers, and State Attorneys General to bring suit against the Department of Labor challenging new H-2A proposed program rule changes.
Study shows costs, returns for California coastal organic strawberries
A new University of California study can show growers how to estimate costs and gauge potential returns for growing strawberries on California’s Central Coast.
Listening session to explore farmworker education opportunities
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is planning to host a special listening session to explore and enhance educational opportunities for migrant farmworkers and their families.
Washington conference previewed by IFPA
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is gearing up for its annual Washington Conference, set to take place in the first week of June.
May farmworker mental health awareness month promoted by EFI
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), a farmworkers organization, is spotlighting Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum scheduled
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s labor seminar returns this year but at a different time of the year.
Viewership grows in Farmworker Awareness Week
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, wrapped up its fifth year of promoting Farmworker Awareness Week.
Georgia group discusses H-2A rules, farm bill
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is commenting on the Department of Labor’s H-2A rules and the 2024 farm bill legislation.
Industry leaders support bipartisan ag labor group’s report
Industry leaders and associations applauded the House Committee on Agriculture’s bipartisan agriculture labor working group’s final report.
Sustainable farming practices highlighted
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, has announced three upcoming sustainability offerings.