Reap Tax Credits Available

Farmers who want to use new best management practices or purchase conservation equipment can utilize the state’s Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program. REAP provides tax credits to farmers who install best management practices or purchase equipment...

Drivers Urged to Share the Road

It didn’t take long for a line of more than six vehicles to back up behind a John Deere Corn Planter traveling north on Route 97 on a brisk Wednesday morning.   The more-than-40-foot piece of farm equipment made the left turn into Troyer Growers in Waterford...

Form I-9 Webinar Offered April 19

A webinar for employers on how to handle Form I-9 will be offered April 19 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.  The webinar will last about one hour.   To register, click here.  The full schedule of E-Verify webinars are listed...

H2A Meals and Travel Reimbursement Rates Announced

DOL posted a notice April 13 in the Federal Register for meal and travel reimbursements for H2A workers.  The travel reimbursement remains at $51/day.  Workers may be charged $12.07 per day when three meals per day are provided by the employer.  There are further...

Employment and Labor Changes Outlook

Big changes are likely in the offing as all three branches of our federal government begin to deal with labor and employment issues following President Trump’s election. President Trump’s first 100 days has already included action on a number of employment and labor...