Labor
Summit panel addresses intersection of organic, regenerative
Though a group of panelists agreed that organic farming practices must be the baseline for any official regenerative ag certification, one member of t... more »
Impactful year marked by EFI
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is celebrating a year of progress in 2023 toward its mission to offer a full suite of supply chain assurance programs ... more »
NCAE petitions labor department on H-2A wages
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is petitioning Acting Department of Labor Secretary Julie Su to amend the regulatory methodology... more »
Ethical labor program introduced to fresh produce industry
Fresh produce industry stakeholders have launched the Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP). The program aims to recognize and strengthen e... more »
Survey: On-farm AI, automation investment to continue
While there has been a significant surge in digital transformation initiatives across agribusinesses, many still grapple with deriving actionable insi... more »
GFVGA seeks labor award nominations
The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is seeking nominations for the Dan Bremer Service Award. The award recognizes individ... more »
Growers decry more expensive ag labor
Growers are bracing to pay more – around 7% – for their crews in the coming year. The Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for the H-2A program is e... more »
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention includes organics
Multiple concurrent educational sessions and a large industry trade show will be featured during the three days of the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Veg... more »
