Legislation penalizing companies that employ undocumented workers goes into effect on July 1. Some farmworkers, fearing discrimination and deportation, are already fleeing the state.

Florida’s New Anti-Immigration Law Spells Bad News for Agriculture

Climate change is making agricultural labor more dangerous. The Farm Bill can add key protections.

How a Climate-Smart Farm Bill Can Save Lives

Small farmers and their workers sometimes clash over what comprises fair wages and true educational opportunities.

Are Farm Apprentices and Interns Getting Paid What They Deserve?

The Covid-19 pandemic amplified the demand for mental health resources, bolstering programs designed to meet the unique needs of farmers and ranchers.

Addressing Agriculture’s Mental Health Crisis

Aiming to address a state labor shortage, a proposed bill would also let employers off the hook if child workers get injured.

Iowa Pushes to Let 14-Year-Olds Work in Meatpacking Plants

The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health is one of 12 groups connecting  farmers with funds to help keep them farming — safely.

Adaptive Equipment for the Most Dangerous Profession

A curious effect of climate change exacerbates extreme working conditions in cornfields. 

“Corn Sweat” Is on the Rise — And It May Make Farmwork Less Safe 

Agriculture workers could greatly benefit from proposed legislation mandating PTO during hurricanes, wildfires, and more. But who gets to take it? And who will foot the bill?

A Safety Net for Farmworkers During Climate Disasters

Oregon, Washington, and California are phasing in overtime pay for farmworkers. In response, some employers are simply cutting hours and hiring more workers.

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