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As growers in California’s Salinas Valley turn more and more to the H-2A temporary worker program to harvest their crops, new farmworker housing projects are springing up to support that trend.

California growers continue to face labor shortages, according to a new survey.

A decline of more than 325,000 U.S. farm workers over the past five years highlights the need to brings changes to farm labor laws, according to a grower’s group.

Pushing trade goals and hearing about labor woes from mushroom growers, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue came to Kennett Square, Pa., and participated in an industry discussion on May 30.

Hiring great employees who make farming more efficient and enjoyable is one of the most important jobs you can do as a manager.

JOD says state’s law is unconstitutional.

Employee has a heart attack on your farm: Do you need to report it?

Farm Journal Media has a diverse line up of co-located events and programs as well as breakout sessions.

Can labor savings cash-flow robotic milkers?

Crop insurance quality concerns; how does your pay measure up?