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Jonathan Sarager

Western Growers, Director, Federal Government Affairs

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Articles by Jonathan Sarager

Western Growers Joins Effort to Protect Step-Up in Basis

May 11, 2021

In Tax

The Biden Administration has signaled an intent to offset costs for the infrastructure plan in part through increased tax liabilities on America’s farming operations.

Dec 03, 2020

In Legislative

In March, President Trump signed the CARES Act into law, which included the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Congressional intent of the CARES Act was to allow for continued payroll deductibility, even for the amount forgiven under the PPP loan program.

H-2A Visa Leeway Extended Into 2023

Aug 19, 2020

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will extend the amendments to certain regulations regarding H–2A workers to August 2023, to provide employers flexibility in hiring workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 24, 2019

In Food Safety

On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a public forum in Maryland to seek perspectives of stakeholders on their upcoming initiative called “A New Era of Smarter Food Safety.” FDA gathered all sectors of the food industry to gain insights on traceability and outbreak responses, sma