1
Jul

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Information | President Trump Issues Executive Order Affecting Temporary Work Permits

July 01, 2020

The first article in this month's Knowledge Exchange Partner provides guidance on the loan forgiveness application process for the Paycheck Protection Program. Farm Credit East's business consultants present informational tips to help you get everything in order for your upcoming application. Our second article explains President Trump's recent executive order and the restrictions of many categories of foreign workers and curbing immigration visas through the end of 2020.

Posted In: Knowledge Exchange Partner

Tags: immigration, labor, payroll management, payroll

1
Apr

The COVID-19 Relief Package: Implications for Northeast Farming, Fishing and Forest Products | Links to Federal and State Resources on COVID-19

April 01, 2020

The first article in this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner outlines some of the implications of the newly signed COVID-19 relief package, especially what it could mean for your ag, fishing or forest products business. Our second article compiles a list of the most pertinent COVID-19 resources from the federal government, state departments of agriculture and the seven Northeast state governments in Farm Credit East’s territory.

Posted In: Knowledge Exchange Partner

Tags: communication, community support, economy, farm payroll, financial management, labor, legislation, payroll management, payroll, tax planning, tax reform, taxes

13
Jan

Northeast H-2A Participation and Wages Increase | U.S.-China "Phase One" Trade Update

January 13, 2020

In response to the tightening labor market, producers both nationally and in the Northeast have increased their participation in the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. In addition to bringing in more workers, producers are also paying higher hourly wages. This first article explores the contribution of these factors to the changing landscape of Northeast ag employment. The second article reviews the “Phase One” trade deal between the U.S. and China which marks a significant de-escalation of the trade war between the two nations.

Posted In: Knowledge Exchange Partner

Tags: economy, employee management, farm business, farm management, international, labor, legislation, trade

13
Dec

Farm Credit East Hosts New York State Labor Regulations Webinar

December 13, 2019

To prepare New York producers for the agricultural labor laws taking effect on January 1, 2020, Farm Credit East hosted a webinar, cosponsored by the New York Farm Bureau and NEDPA, to provide an overview of these regulations and their implications for New York farms.

Posted In: Press Releases

Tags: employee management, labor

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Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Information | President Trump Issues Executive Order Affecting Temporary Work Permits

The COVID-19 Relief Package: Implications for Northeast Farming, Fishing and Forest Products | Links to Federal and State Resources on COVID-19

Northeast H-2A Participation and Wages Increase | U.S.-China "Phase One" Trade Update

Farm Credit East Hosts New York State Labor Regulations Webinar

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