Labor
Disaster relief, mechanization bills supported by specialty crop group
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) this week endorsed the following legislation that will be considered during the 2023 Farm Bill discussio... more »
National worker safety month recognized by EFI
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is bringing attention to worker safety by recognizing June as National Safety Month. EFI is encouraging fresh produ... more »
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 Gr... more »
Michigan lawmakers ask DHS to reconsider H-2A fee increases
A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives from Michigan are asking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reconsider proposed fee increases for... more »
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 »
