Labor
USDA seeks input on new farm labor shortage pilot program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a new grant program it says will address labor shortages in agriculture, reduce irregular migration through inc... more »
Washington state labor dept. offers free consultations
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (WSDL&I) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) offers no-fee consultation ... more »
NPC, Ag Workforce Coalition calls on Congress to address labor crisis
The National Potato Council (NPC) joined 445 agricultural trade associations, agribusinesses, and farmer co-ops Aug. 3 on a letter to Senate leaders u... more »
Study shows link between ag labor shortage and inflation
State agricultural groups and U.S. Representatives are urging Congress to pass ag labor workforce changes in order to combat inflation. At a July 1... more »
NCAE to host webinar on farmworker tax issues
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) will be hosting a webinar focusing on farmworker tax issues. The webinar will be led by Bob Wund... more »
Data shows surge in demand for H-2A temporary ag workers
Recently released data from the U.S. Department of Labor reflects surging demand for temporary agricultural employees under the H-2A program. DOL d... more »
Full vaccination requirements extended for H-2A workers
The Department of Homeland Security announced April 21 that it is extending requirements that non-citizens are fully vaccinated upon entering the U.S.... more »
National child agricultural safety center celebrates 25th anniversary
The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety is celebrating 25 years of preventing injuries associated with the agric... more »
Column: Ag groups must continue to push for labor reform
By Michael Marsh, guest columnist The cold wind that is freezing Washington, D.C., as I write this article is not dissimilar to the chilly environm... more »
Farm labor reform stays atop National Potato Council’s list of concerns
This is a recap from the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2022 annual meeting, which took place March 1 in Washington, D.C. Legislative Affairs Comm... more »
