In this issue: DOL minimum salary increase for ‘exempt’ positions effective July 1! New federal Final Rule for H2A labor protections take effect on June 27. Point of Sale data can help you improve your returns at markets. Cornell Ag Workforce Farm-Provided Housing guide is available. USDA-FSA farm storage loans and upcoming programs
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The Bottom Line No. 3
In this issue: US House Ag Labor Working Group releases H2A policy recommendations. How produce farms in New York are adapting to increased labor costs. Sources for ag data from USDA Economic Research Service you can use for your next grant or business plan. USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is accepting applications as well as USDA FSA farm labor housing loans and updates to other grant programs. Upcoming business programs.
H-2A Wage Rates & SOC Codes Explained
The 2024 Becker Forum was hosted by New York State Vegetable Growers Association on Monday, January 22, 2024. At the event, recent changes to the H-2A program were discussed in detail, including from U.S. Department of Labor’s senior H-2A administrator, Mr. Brian Pasternak. Mr. Pasternak shared incredibly important information with the audience, and I want to revisit a few key points here.
New Regulations for the H2A Program Become Effective November 12, 2022
The final rule, which is available on the Federal Register, won’t be officially published there until Oct. 12, and it becomes effective Nov. 12. Changes to the program include governmental authority to ban some people from the program for misconduct, upgrades to worker housing requirements and inspections, updates to bond requirements for labor contractors, mandatory electronic Read More…