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April 19, 2013
There has to be meaningful reform that allows employers to hire and retain a legally-documented foreign-born workforce. Perhaps we are closer to a solution than we've ever been. Make sure your representatives know how you feel about the issue.
April 16, 2013
Major agricultural organizations agree on provisions in the comprehensive immigration reform bill, which include a path to legal status and a new Agriculture Worker Visa program.
March 7, 2013
Greenhouse growers of every size should be looking for labor-saving opportunities in their facilities.
February 22, 2013
Cherry Creek Systems' Chris Lundgren explains why some growers hesitate on automating their operations and why it's worth the investment.
February 22, 2013
The Society of American Florists' Lin Schmale explains the immigration legislation in the Senate and why supporting Congressional Action Days can help the fight to increase the available workforce.
February 17, 2013
Labor rivals financing, marketing and energy as one of the highest grower costs in greenhouse vegetable production. Use these tips to help your ornamental staff become productive and cost-effective labor for your new vegetable crops.
February 8, 2013
ANLA's Craig Regelbrugge gives an inside look at what goes into lobbying in Washington for our industry. Plus, how you can do your part at SAF's Congressional Action Days.
February 8, 2013
From hard-to-use guest worker programs to a shortage of foreign-born employees, maintaining a stable workforce means overcoming a variety of labor-related challenges. See what growers, advocates and suppliers had to say about the current climate, the contributing factors and what they are doing to combat the dwindling labor pool.
February 7, 2013
Carole Barton shares tips to help you avoid the labor challenges Barton's Greenhouse & Nursery faced following new state immigration laws in 2011.
January 31, 2013
Four Star Greenhouse’s Dennis Crum offers suggestions to combat a decreasing interest in growing and gardening.
November 7, 2012
Two-time Greenhouse Grower Head Grower of the Year nominee Marc Verdel explains how a close relationship with management and open communication keeps Battlefield Farms’ operation running smoothly.
September 12, 2012
Effective Aug. 1, 2012, there will be no more Will Call pickup or walk-in sales in Wilsonville, Ore. Regular customer delivery services will be offered through the Sumner, Wash., manufacturing and distribution center.
July 14, 2012
Getting a feel for how different generations view the world will help you communicate with each of them more effectively.
June 26, 2012
Managing employees can lead to some unpleasant problems when not handled properly. Use these tips to recruit exceptional workers and avoid legal implications when terminating staff.
April 26, 2012
GG’s reigning Head Grower of the Year gets the most out of his team members by following four simple principles.
