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Produce Safety Rule Inspections Begin for Walnut Growers
The pre-harvest agricultural water requirements under the Produce Safety Rule kick in this year for small farms, producing…
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Category: Safety
Labor
Why Personal Protective Equipment is Important
Before the workday even begins, one simple choice can make the difference between arriving home safely or suffering…
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Regulations
Hazardous Material Business Plan Training: The Requirement Most Often Overlooked
If your facility has a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan in place, it’s likely you also…
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Safety
Say Thanks to a Grower Before You Enjoy Your Holiday Bounty!
As the holidays approach, the opportunity arises for urban Californians to recognize those who provide the food bounty…
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Labor
Effectively Managing the Grower-Farm Labor Contractor Relationship
Growers, farm labor contractors (FLCs), management companies and professional service providers collaborate to meet the labor demands of…
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Labor
Let’s Talk Candidly about Employee Disciplinary Policies: If You Don’t Have One, Get One
One of the many services Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA) provides is filing appeals on Cal/OSHA violations and…
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Labor
Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: Preparing Small Farms for Cal/OSHA Inspections
For growers across California, Cal/OSHA compliance is more than just a legal requirement; it is an essential part…
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Safety
Are California’s Kids Safe from Pesticides?
One of the most common allegations leveled against agriculture is that children in rural communities, particularly those attending…
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Ag Industry
2025 Legislative Session: A Mid-Year Look
As we roll from June into July, I think it is a good time to check on what…
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Regulations
Proposed Cal/OSHA Heat Illness and Wildfire Smoke Rule Changes Threaten Productivity
In a move that has raised significant concern, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has proposed…
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