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Don’t put off immigration reform any longer.

Farmers, dreamers and business owners from across the Midwest will join the American Business Immigration Coalition for a virtual event called Expanding the Midwest’s Workforce Through Commonsense Immigration Reform.

Equitable Food Initiative is celebrating National Food Safety Education Month by encouraging growers and agricultural associations to share their commitment to food safety.

In response to passage of AB 616 by the California State Legislature Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia issued the following statement:

The National Council of Agricultural Employers filed an inquiry with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Agricultural groups in California are expressing appreciation for Governor Newsom’s veto of AB 616.

Stronger Together US is proud to announce Oregon-based AgriLabor and California-based AgSocio are the first farm labor contractors (FLCs) to achieve Clearview certification in the United States.

In “Farm Fresh,” a series of videos released today on YouTube by Western Growers, we celebrate the extraordinary skills and ingenuity of the farmers and farmworkers who work to bring food to America’s tables.

On Aug. 26, the California State Senate voted 24-11 to pass AB 616 (Stone), commonly referred to as “card check.”

The best outcomes for pear and apple harvest may go to growers who have the best access for H-2A labor.