The USDA began accepting applications on April 19, 2024, for financing to build new housing that will ensure year-round and seasonal domestic farmworkers have safe, modern, and affordable places to live. The $48 million ...
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In “Culture Starts in the Toilet!”, Mary Lewis reminds us that “bathroom etiquette should be taught along with all the other protocols and onboarding.” Employee housing is best when performance goals, expectations, and responsibilities ...
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On April 5th, three Cornell programs (Small Farms, Ag Workforce Development, and Dairy Foods Extension) jointly hosted a webinar for employers who are interested in hiring asylees into agriculture and food manufacturing jobs. Find ...
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule on April 1, 2024 that allows third parties to represent employees during an OSHA inspection. In the past, only “employees of the employer” ...
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Time is running out to share your data and participate in the 2024 Farm Employee Compensation Benchmark! Employers need reliable information to make good decisions. Employee compensation is a critical part of attracting and ...
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