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Lawsuit challenges new H-2 visa rules
Guestworker groups sued the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in part for a new ‘blacklisting’ rule.
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Farm, horticulture industry organizations file lawsuit against U.S. DOL for H-2A rule
The lawsuit argues the DOL’s recently finalized H-2A rule illegally gives temporary agriculture workers collective bargaining rights and restricts the First Amendment rights of farmers who employ H-2A workers.
How to optimize a multi-state labor force with the H-2A visa program
Bushel Boy President Chuck Tryon offers advice for improving labor in big operations.
Fighting labor uncertainty with the H-2A visa program
How licensed labor contractors help growers affordably build a seasonal workforce.
U.S. Department of Labor finalizes farmworker protection rule
The rule targets vulnerability and abuses experienced by workers under the H-2A program that undermine fair labor standards for all farmworkers in the U.S.
Secure 2.0 Act
What greenhouse and nursery owners need to know about upcoming retirement plan changes.
From point A to point B
Efficient materials handling ideas for the small grower.
Seed Your Future launches 10-part documentary series on horticulture careers
Seed Your Future is launching a series to showcase 10 different plant professionals to highlight the diverse range of opportunities amid the growing demand for skilled professionals in the horticulture industry.
Filling a need
H-2A labor is one way for growers to increase productivity and help their businesses grow.
The right people
With the help of Legacy Labor, Hoekstra’s Sweet Corn found the labor it needed to grow its business.