Labor
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. The issues are: the... more »
Survey: Tell us about your farm labor this year
Our editors are taking an in-depth dive into the ag labor situation — and what's to come in the future. This survey seeks to learn more about how gr... more »
Organic growers weigh in on agricultural robots
A pair of Michigan State University (MSU) associates interviewed growers primarily from Michigan (along with one from Ohio and another from Maryland) ... more »
Organic Grower magazine survey results show labor, soil health top of mind
We compiled results from our recent organic grower survey. The results are listed below in the infographic. ... more »
Keynote speaker named for Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention
At the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, a grower entrepreneur will be the keynote speaker. The show has also released information on ... more »
Final H-2A rule tightens housing laws, increases government enforcement ability
The Department of Labor has released its final rule for the H-2A temporary labor program, which is increasingly being used by specialty crop farmers a... more »
A discussion of organic grower challenges and solutions at Organic Grower Summit
A two-part ed intensive featuring the results of two recently released reports on organic farming and an in-depth workshop discussing how organic farm... more »
Study shows link between ag labor shortage and inflation
State agricultural groups and U.S. Representatives are urging Congress to pass ag labor workforce changes in order to combat inflation. At a July 1... more »
