Overview of proposed federal rules introducing mandatory water breaks, shaded rest zones, and heat illness prevention programs. Read full report →

Workforce Updates

Best Practices for Seasonal Worker Housing and Transportation Safety

Guidance on federal housing compliance, clean lodging standards, and secure farm vehicle transportation protocols.


Farm Policy

Bridging the Gap: Agricultural Apprenticeships Target Rural Youth

How rural workforce development programs and community colleges are training the next generation of agribusiness operators.


Employment

Understanding H-2A Visa Program Changes: What Food Manufacturers Need to Know

An in-depth analysis of recent H-2A temporary visa policy updates, wage calculations, housing standards, and compliance guidelines.

Food Labor News

The Economic Impact of Labor Shortages on Specialty Fruit Food Manufacturers

How workforce deficits force agricultural operations to adjust crop selections, harvesting methods, and marketing plans.

Workforce Updates

Bridging the Gap: Agricultural Apprenticeships Target Rural Youth

How rural workforce development programs and community colleges are training the next generation of agribusiness operators.

Overview of proposed federal rules introducing mandatory water breaks, shaded rest zones, and heat illness prevention programs. Read the full Joule Copilot operational report

Farm Policy

How Flexible Schedules and Retaining Bonuses Improve Farm Crew Retention

Food Manufacturers adopt modern human resource strategies to reduce farm worker turnover and build stable harvesting crews.


Farm Policy

The Evolution of Field Safety Training: Multilingual Visual Resources

Farms implement visual, multilingual safety training materials to improve worker compliance and reduce field injuries.