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National Potato Council announces staff promotions for Alexander, Hutchins
The National Potato Council has announced the promotions of Hollee Alexander to the position of Vice President of Industry Relations & Events and ... READ MORE »
H-2A labor audit survival webinar coming from National Council of Agricultural Employers
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) will hold an educational webinar called “Tips for Surviving Wage & Hour Investigations o... READ MORE »
H-2A labor program ‘modernization’ focus of Department of Labor proposal
The Department of Labor (DOL) on July 15 proposed a rule to “modernize and improve" the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Certification Program. ... READ MORE »
Tips for keeping farm workers safe from heat stress
Heat-related illness is one of the most common maladies to befall outdoor workers, particularly in agricultural settings. The basic problem is a rise ... READ MORE »
Colorado announces first farms to benefit from paid intern initiative
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has announce the first businesses chosen for the new Agricultural Workforce Development Program, which p... READ MORE »
Michigan Potato Industry Commission names new CEO
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) has named Kelly Turner its new chief executive officer. Her tenure officially begins Aug. 1. Tur... READ MORE »
Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program has new director
The Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program has a new director. Renee Rioux, Ph.D., will take over that role in late July and be a research/tea... READ MORE »
Vive Crop Protection co-founder Darren Anderson to assume CEO role
Vive Crop Protection announces that Darren Anderson will step into the role of CEO effective July 1, 2019. Anderson was most recently the presi... READ MORE »
Seed association names new leaders
The American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) newly elected officer team was announced June 19 during ASTA’s Policy & Leadership Development... READ MORE »
Mike Madsen elected chair of Washington State Potato Commission
Mike Madsen has been elected the chair of the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC). His term will begin July 1, 2019 and conclude June 30, 20... READ MORE »
