Strong opposition to proposed child labor laws on the farm - Southwest Farm Press
Strong opposition to proposed child labor laws on the farmSouthwest Farm PressTo bolster their case, critics of the DOL proposals ??“ which aim to update 40-year-old laws ??“ cite everything from teaching youngsters responsibility to lessening the need for migrant labor to encouraging youth to consider a farming career as the ...and more »

Judge Asked to Reconsider Dismissal of FDA Raw Milk Lawsuit - MarketWatch (press release)
Judge Asked to Reconsider Dismissal of FDA Raw Milk LawsuitMarketWatch (press release)Along with six consumers, an agent for a buyers club, and a dairy farmer selling raw milk to out-of-state customers, the Legal Defense Fund filed suit in February 2010 over a federal regulation (21 CFR 1240.61). The regulation prohibits raw milk and ...and more »

Hispanic Farmers Facing Financial Hardship Offered Lawsuit Financing by RD ... - Sacramento Bee
Hispanic Farmers Facing Financial Hardship Offered Lawsuit Financing by RD ...Sacramento BeeAlthough the suit was denied class action status by the Supreme Court, in 2011, the Hispanic farmers were offered a settlement with a limit of $50000 per claim. The amount offered to settle the case, $1.33 billion, was about 59 percent less than was ...and more »

Grape producers 'disgusted' by DOK classification affair - MaltaToday
Grape producers 'disgusted' by DOK classification affairMaltaToday"We thought our product was special and limited, but if these cases go on it means that it has become unlimited. Moreover, farmers know they are producing high-quality grapes and imported grapes can diminish our reputation," Vella said.and more »