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Apple growers share labor, trade concerns on Capitol Hill
Apple growers from across the country participated in the U.S. Apple Association’s Capitol Hill Day, meeting with more than 100 legislative offices on trade, labor and farm bill issues.
September 23, 2022 04:33 PM
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Fruit
Driscoll’s awarded for global labor standards
Berry supplier Driscoll’s, Watsonville, Calif., has been recognized for its comprehensive approach to labor compliance.
September 23, 2022 04:32 PM
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Immigration, border policies compound labor woes
U.S. growers are losing experienced workers as they retire from the workforce, and immigration and border control policies are leading to chronic labor shortages, Western Growers CEO and President Tom Nassif told members of Congress.
September 23, 2022 04:32 PM
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Video of online H-2A seminar available from NCAE
The National Council of Agricultural Employers hosted a web seminar on the H-2A guest worker program that was so popular, the group is making it available on video.
September 23, 2022 04:28 PM
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U.S., Guatemala, H-2A program addresses ‘irregular migration’
UPDATED: The U.S. and Guatemala are pursuing a program to boost H-2A workers from that country, in an effort to stem what the Department of Homeland Security calls irregular migration patterns.
September 23, 2022 04:28 PM
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Chris Koger
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Union: Five years later, votes certified
Just shy of five years after they voted on union representation, Fresno, Calif.-based Gerawan Farming employees have had their votes officially certified by the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board.
September 23, 2022 04:28 PM
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Agriculture Sonny Perdue (center) greets Robert Sakata of Sakata Farms in May in Brighton, Colo., during one of his numerous visits to fruit and vegetable operations.
Industry
Sonny Perdue to deliver speech at Washington Conference
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is scheduled to speak at the United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference.
September 23, 2022 04:28 PM
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People
Tom Nassif to receive Western Growers’ Award of Honor
Tom Nassif, president and CEO of Western Growers since 2002, has been named the recipient of the organization’s 2019 Award of Honor.
September 23, 2022 04:28 PM
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People
Western Growers selects Dave Puglia as president and CEO
Dave Puglia is succeeding Tom Nassif, who is retiring after 18 years as the president and CEO of Western Growers.
September 23, 2022 04:28 PM
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Industry
House passes farm labor bill; industry shifts focus to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act Dec. 11.
September 23, 2022 04:28 PM
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