Labor

While the idea of writing protocols may sound simple, having them executed correctly can prove to be more of a challenge.

Stiff competition for good employees means farmers need to use a variety of methods to identify, hire and retain them.

Farmers are paying employees more than they’ve ever paid. They are more efficient with their labor than they’ve ever been, and yet they’re frustrated. 

While the American Farm Bureau Federation recognizes an ag labor solution is an urgent need, they saw some key issues with the House bill they hope to resolve in the Senate.

The tool includes about 20 questions on human resources and another six on safety.

The story of Juan Pablo Jimenez and his TN Visa. 

Recognize your team’s efforts in personalized ways.

Offering valued workers paid time off boosts their productivity and morale.

West Coast wages are the highest, with livestock wages exceeding $15/hour.

There are three parts of the bill that farmers are excited about: H2A eligibility, e-verify and a path for current workers to become legal.