Maine Governor Denies Farmworkers the Right to Unionize
The reasoning? She feared it would discourage the growth of farms.
H-2A Farmworkers Will See Wage Increases This Year
In 2020, the Trump administration froze wages for foreign farmworkers. Last month, a lawsuit overturned the decision, affecting tens of thousands of workers.
At This Farm, Data Is the Most Important Crop
In Ottawa, a government-supported nonprofit is researching solutions to address current—and future—problems for farmers.
What Do Farmers Do During The Winter?
It’s not an off-season, that’s for sure, but many producers say winter work has become increasingly important.
A recap of 2021, a year filled with equal parts hope and disappointment.
Facing Labor Shortage, Tyson to Ramp Up Automation in Processing Plants
The company hopes to “reduce labor costs” (aka cut jobs).
Cargill Meatpacking Plant Narrowly Averts Strike
Union workers at the High River, Alberta plant, which supplies about 40 percent of Canada’s beef, voted in favor of a new contract two days before a planned strike.
Meeting the Growing Need for Accessible Agriculture
These companies and programs specialize in modifying farming equipment to make it usable and comfortable for all bodies.
Hatch Chile Peppers Face an Uncertain Future
Growers of New Mexico’s iconic crop are wrestling with drought, water rights and labor shortages.
