Tag Archives: Georgia Farm Bureau

Georgia farms again face uncertain labor situation

By Tom Crawford | Published: April 20, 2012

The problem of finding enough workers to pick fruits and vegetables continues to overhang Georgia’s farming industry . . .

Tags: farmers , Gary Black , Georgia Agribusiness Council , Georgia Farm Bureau , migrant workers , Terry England

Labor issue is front and center at Farm Bureau convention

By Tom Crawford | Published: December 7, 2011

At the Georgia Farm Bureau’s annual convention, the talk is of how farmers can find enough migrant workers to harvest their crops . . .

Tags: Georgia Farm Bureau , immigration law , Jack Kingston , Lynn Westmoreland , Matt Ramsey , migrant workers , Nathan Deal

Political Notes — Go easy on immigrants, farmers warn

By Tom Crawford | Published: December 8, 2010

Georgia Farm Bureau warns lawmakers not to crack down too hard on immigrants, a primary source of labor for the state’s agriculture industry; Rep. Jack Kingston will not be the Appropriations Committee chairman . . .

Tags: Arizona law , GALEO , Georgia Democratic Party , Georgia Farm Bureau , Jack Kingston , Jane Kidd , Jerry Gonzalez , migrant workers , Seth Harp