New York Farm Bureau Endorses Day of Rest Law
By Debra J. Groom
The Post-Standard
6/23/10
Albany, NY -- New York Farm Bureau Wednesday endorsed new legislation that would mandate a 24-hour day of rest for farmworkers.
The bill allows farm families to provide additional work place protections but still allows employees the ability to have a voice in their employment decisions.To view the rest of the story click on the following link:
New York Farm Bureau Endorses Day of Rest LawNominate an Industry Leader for Apple Person of the Year
Agri-bytes
Grower Magazine
June, 2010
Start thinking about who deserves to be recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty to positively promote the apple industry and apple consumption.
The 2010 Apple Person of the Year Award, which recognizes just such a person, is presented by The Packer and The Grower. Deadline for nominations is July 24.To view the rest of the story click on the following link:
Nominate an Industry Leader for Apple Person of the YearFarmworkers Learn English, Earn Opportunities
By Tom Rivers
The Daily News
6/22/10
WATERPORT -- Fifteen years ago Sergio Rosario knew one word in English: "hamburger."
Rosario left Mexico to work at a fruit farm in Orleans County. He would add to his English repertoire, and he would gain promotions at his job, going from fruit picker to tractor operator to semi-truck driver. He now works as harvest supervisor for Lamont Farms in Waterport, one of the largest fruit farms in Orleans County.To view the rest of the story click on the following link:
Farmworkers Learn English, Earn OpportunitiesNutrena(R) Creates Online Community for Horse Enthusiasts
IT News
June, 2010
Cargill's NutrenaŽ brand launched a new blog site called The Feed Room that is designed to be a central
source for horse enthusiasts to get the latest information on the care and feeding of their horses.To view the rest of the story click on the following link:
Nutrena(R) Creates Online Community for Horse Enthusiasts
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