Farm Workforce Modernization Act

United Fresh Applauds Introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act

October 31, 2019 United Fresh Produce Association

The United Fresh Produce Association applauds the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. This legislation represents an important step forward addressing to the challenge that the fresh produce industry faces with regards to labor availability and answers the call from the industry in September during United Fresh’s Washington Conference. …

Statement by Jim Bair, President & CEO U.S. Apple Association Re: Introduction of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

October 31, 2019 U.S. Apple Association

“The U.S. Apple Association applauds Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA,) Dan Newhouse (R-Wash) and others for the introduction of the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act, meaningful agriculture labor reforms that will greatly benefit the U.S. apple industry, which relies heavily on foreign born labor. …