Agricultural industry

Agricultural industry

Central Coast Agriculture Leaders Discuss Wildfire Prevention and Support for Specialty Crops

U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Angie Craig (D-MN-02) hosted roundtable discussions with local farmers, agriculture groups, community associations, and government officials to address wildfire prevention, federal support for specialty crops, farm automation, and more. The lawmakers emphasized the need for collaborative solutions to mitigate wildfires and ensure Central

Agricultural industry

Compliance Requirements for Agricultural Businesses Under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act

Businesses in the agricultural sector must comply with federal laws and regulations related to agricultural employment, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act (MSPA). These laws apply to farmers, growers, farm labor contractors, and agricultural associations, among others. Compliance is crucial

Agricultural industry

African Development Bank Approves €100 Million Loan for Women and Youth Entrepreneurs in Morocco's Agriculture Sector

The African Development Bank Group has approved a €100 million loan to support Morocco's inclusive solidarity-based agriculture program, focusing on empowering women and youth. The project aims to generate sustainable economic opportunities, boost food security, and strengthen the resilience of small-scale farming against climate change. The program will