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More Progress Made on Efficiency Requests for H-2A Applications

On May 20, 2016, the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice announcing it had revised the H-2A Appendix A form which eliminates the requirement for the employer and agent to obtain the “wet signature” on their special blue paper.

Jeff Janas May 24 2016 in Work Place Regulations

Choose What Workshops You’d Like to See at the Annual Meeting

It’s mid-May and that means Western Growers’ staff is heavily into planning our 91st Annual Meeting being held November 6th – 9th in Hawaii at the Grand Hyatt Kauai. One thing has become obvious during the planning process -- there’s lots to talk about!

Stephanie Metzinger May 24 2016 in Annual Meeting

Celebrity Impressionist Jeff Tracta to Entertain During 91st Annual Meeting

Jeff Tracta takes impressionism to an entirely new level—and he’s bringing his show to Hawaii for Western Growers’ 91st Annual Meeting! Tracta is a world-renowned impressionist, comedian and singer, and he will be our entertainment during the Award Dinner on Tuesday, November 6.

Stephanie Metzinger May 24 2016 in Annual Meeting

The Role of a Produce Broker

In my 35 plus years of advising Western Growers' members on their rights and responsibilities with sales contracts, I often hear the term "broker" used loosely in conjunction with the negotiating and follow through on sales contracts. This blog addresses the duties of a produce broker as defined under PACA. For different types of brokers, please see this LINK

Tom Oliveri May 24 2016 in Collections and PACA Support

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