Category: crop-production

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 06, 2023

EFI farmworker video stories win awards

Equitable Food Initiative EFI farmworkers recognition certification

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 05, 2023

USDA adds resources to grow organic workforce

The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) has published new resources in its Growing the Organic Workforce course in the USDA Organic Integrity Learning Center.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 21, 2023

Farm Robotics Challenge winners named

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 16, 2023

Disaster relief, mechanization bills supported by specialty crop group

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance disaster relief mechanization

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 15, 2023

National worker safety month recognized by EFI

Equitable Food Initiative EFI worker safety National Safety Month National Safety Council

INDUSTRY NEWS | May 03, 2023

Report: Growers spend $500,000 a year on automation

Growers now spend an average of $500,000 a year on automation, according to a Specialty Crop Automation Report released and commissioned by Western Growers.

INDUSTRY NEWS | May 03, 2023

Michigan lawmakers ask DHS to reconsider H-2A fee increases

U.S. representatives from Michigan are asking the Department of Homeland Security to reconsider proposed fee increases for employing ag workers in the H-2A temporary visa program.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 18, 2023

NASDA sets 7 policy focus issues for 2023

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is highlighting seven issues as its primary policy focus for 2023.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 13, 2022

Survey: Tell us about your farm labor this year

Survey: Tell us about your farm labor this year

Organic Grower Magazine | Fall 2022

Organic growers weigh in on agricultural robots

Interviews find lukewarm interest among growers about agbot use

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