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Congressmen Denham and Valadao Continue to Push for Immigration Reform in the House

This week, two California Republicans, Rep. Jeff Denham and Rep. David Valadao, co-sponsored the comprehensive immigration bill introduced by Democrats earlier this month, H.R. 15. That legislation includes the stakeholder agreement reached between the Ag Workforce Coalition (AWC) and worker groups.

Dave Puglia Oct 31 2013 in Agriculture

ALRB Reverses on Second Gerawan Farm Worker Decision

Picture of Farm Worker Holding "No UFW" sign

In a striking and potentially significant move, the California Agriculture Labor Relations Board (ALRB) reversed the decision of one of its regional directors that would have blocked Gerawan farm workers from holding an election to determine whether they would be represented by the United Farm Workers (UFW).

Jason Resnick Oct 31 2013 in Immigration

PMA and Sesame Workshop Team Up to Promote Fresh Fruits and Vegetables to Children

Picture of Big Bird with Kids and Sign That Reads "Will Work for Food"

In collaboration with First Lady Michelle Obama, PMA and the Sesame Workshop announced the formation of an initiative that promotes increasing the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables children eat.

Western Growers Oct 31 2013 in Agriculture

CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals Now Being Accepted

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) issued a press release indicating that it is accepting proposals for the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant. The Specialty Crop Block Grant is an important part of the Farm Bill and was established to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops...

Matt McInerney Oct 31 2013 in Agriculture

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