ag labor reform

Effects on Labor and Society Due to Agricultural Automation
Effects on Labor and Society Due to Agricultural Automation
Effects on Labor and Society Due to Agricultural Automation
How could technology and innovation impact the future of farm and ag labor?  That was the focus on a workshop hosted earlier this month by Washington State University at the Tri-Cities campus.  The workshop, “Labor and Automation Effects on Social Sustainability and Resilience in U.S. Agriculture”, was a sp...
Newhouse: Ag Labor Discussion Can’t Be Lost In Current Immigration Talks
Newhouse: Ag Labor Discussion Can’t Be Lost In Current Immigration Talks
Newhouse: Ag Labor Discussion Can’t Be Lost In Current Immigration Talks
The multi-trillion dollar infrastructure bill being discussed in D.C. could impact the Ag labor debate, but perhaps not the way many in farm country expected. According to Representative Dan Newhouse, Chair of Western Caucus the reconciliation package includes language providing legal status for young people known as “Dreamers”, temporary protected status, as well as farm workers. Newhouse ...
Vilsack Goes To Congress To Discuss Ag Labor Concerns
Vilsack Goes To Congress To Discuss Ag Labor Concerns
Vilsack Goes To Congress To Discuss Ag Labor Concerns
As lawmakers continue deliberation how to best address issues associated with farm labor and availability. "I'm here today simply to advocate on behalf of American agriculture and these workers, maintain that the capacity of this great food and agriculture industry that can either provide the benefits that we all enjoy in this country, and at the same time provide respect and dignity to farm