Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives and Resources in New York State
Julie C. Suarez, Associate Dean for Land Grant Affairs, emphasizes the vision for 2050 in achieving net-zero emissions in agriculture and forestry. The New York State Climate Assessment highlights the impacts of climate change on farmworkers and agricultural practices, including heat stress, crop an
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Labor Laws and Farmworkers' Rights in Namibia
The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations & Employment Creation in the Republic of Namibia enacted the first Labour Act in 1992, which established basic conditions of employment for all employees, including farmworkers. The Act requires employers to provide suitable facilities and housing for emp
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Overview of Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program
The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program by the California Department of Housing and Community Development aims to address the housing needs of agricultural workers through funding for housing construction and rehabilitation projects. The program provides grants and loans for multifamily
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Variety Care Farm Worker Health Program Overview
Variety Care manages the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Program with success since 2001. Funded by HRSA, the program provides healthcare services to migrant and seasonal farm workers regardless of their immigration status. Eligibility requirements include agricultural work in the last two years. T
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Maximizing Profit in a Corn Production Scenario
In a perfectly competitive labor market producing corn, we aim to determine the optimal number of farmworkers to hire for profit maximization. By comparing the Marginal Revenue Product and Marginal Factor Cost, we analyze the additional corn production with each added worker. Through step-by-step ca
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Optimizing Labor for Profit in a Competitive Market
Understanding the profit-maximizing quantity of labor in a competitive market for corn production. Analyzing the relationship between marginal revenue product and marginal factor cost to determine the ideal number of farmworkers to hire for maximum profits. A step-by-step mathematical calculation pr
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Farmworker Housing Development Roadmap
This roadmap provides guidance for property owners and farm operators on the process of developing housing for farmworkers, highlighting common pitfalls and key steps like pre-application, planning, and permit approval. Learn about potential barriers such as water access, zoning approval, multi-depa
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