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Past Webinars

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20
Dec

Trucking Compliance for Northeast Agriculture, Forest Producers and Commercial Fishing

December 20, 2018

Each year, the laws and regulations relating to trucking compliance grow more and more complex. To help navigate these ever-changing laws, Clay Eppard, of Fleet Safety Services, covered some of the key regulations Northeast producers need to know to stay in compliance, as well as some of the exemptions granted to farm vehicles. Andrew Walmsley, of the American Farm Bureau Federation, updated attendees on any new regulations tracked nationally by Farm Bureau.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: collaboration, communication, cost control, labor, regulations, transportation
22
Feb

Tips to Navigate the Maze of H-2A

February 22, 2018

One of the most pressing issues facing the ag community is labor. How do we secure reliable farm labor to fill seasonal needs? L.J. D’Arrigo, Partner at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, presented a webinar February 22 that helped attendees navigate through the complex maze of the H-2A agricultural visa program.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: employee management, immigration, labor
15
Dec

The New ICE Age: I-9 Compliance and Immigration Enforcement

December 15, 2017

In this era of ever increasing enforcement, it is critical to have an understanding of the I-9 hiring process, as well as compliance requirements to avoid allegations of hiring discrimination and to comply with government regulations. This webinar presented by Leonard D'Arrigo, Partner, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, covers the I-9 hiring process and pitfalls, I-9 completion and record keeping, the I-9 Audit Process and how to handle an ICE raid on your farm.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: ag outlook, business management, business planning, collaboration, communication, employee management, farm management, labor, record keeping, regulations, risk management
15
Feb

Managing your Ag Labor Workforce

February 15, 2017

Navigating the ever-changing world of labor regulations is becoming more difficult. With new rules coming out all the time, what should be on employers’ radars? Whether you employ two or 200, Chris Schulte helped growers and other employers understand how to protect themselves and stay on top of these changes in the coming year.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: labor, employee management, farm business, farm management, risk management, time management, variable costs