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The Dinuba Sentinel Community Thursday, January 17, 2019 | A5
Federal immigration policies top concern for growers this year
Sentinel staff report
The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) recently announced their top issues for 2019, and making the top of the list was concerns about how federal immigration polices might affect the labor force, topping out even concerns for water availability.
“As in years past, our membership has given us strong direction in identifying their top priorities for 2019,” said CFFA President George Radanovich.
The top ten concerns for the association for this year are:
- Federal immigration policies addressing current and future labor force.
- Increasing wage costs (base wages/overtime thresholds).
- Water supply availability and curtailment.
- Immigration enforcement (ICE).
- Groundwater management requirements (S.G.M.A.)
- Labor regulatory compliance.
- Water quality requirements and clean drinking water liability.
- Federal and state food safety compliance requirements.
- Health care costs (policy costs/paid sick leave).
- Plant health materials (pesticide, herbicides, fungicides, etc.).
Said Radanovich, “The issues of labor, water, and food safety, will lead our list of issues. CFFA will continue to serve as the primary liaison between regulatory and legislative
authorities by acting as the unified voice for our members on these and many other issues.”
The association’s goal is to work on behalf of its members to address these issues and many more, in an effort to create a better working environment for their businesses.
The California Fresh Fruit Association is made possible through the voluntary support of growers, shippers, marketers and associate members. The organization was first created in 1936, mainly to negotiate railroad rates for shippers, and has since evolved into filling the industry’s need for public policy representation. To learn more, visit www.cafreshfruit.com or call 226-6330.
California Ag leadership program seeks applicants
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Applications are now being accepted for Class 50 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program. Applicants should be mid-career growers, farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals or individuals working in allied businesses and organizations who are emerging leaders in agriculture.
The Ag Leadership Program, operated by the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF), is considered to be one of the premier leadership development experiences in the United States. More than 1,300 men and women have participated in the program and are influential leaders and active volunteers in agriculture, communities, government, business and other areas.
The 17-month program, from October 2019 to February 2021, includes approximately 56 days of formal program activities.
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Four partner universities – Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Fresno State and UC Davis – deliver comprehensive, diverse and high-impact curriculum designed to improve leadership skills. In addition to monthly seminars, fellows participate in national and international travel seminars and receive individualized development coaching.
“The founders and early supporters of the Ag Leadership Program would be extremely proud to know that we are recruiting our 50th class and that the program is still relevant, valuable and strong,” said CALF President Barry Bedwell. “We look forward to seeing the pool of quality candidates for this milestone class.”
CALF invests approximately $55,000 per fellow to participate in the Ag Leadership Program. The costs are underwritten by individual and industry donations. Candidates
are strongly encouraged to talk with Ag Leadership alumni about the program and to attend a regional recruitment event.
Detailed program information and the phase one application are available at www.agleaders. org. The phase one application is due no later than April 29, but individuals are encouraged to complete it earlier.
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