As reported last week, the Department of Labor (finally) decided to listen to the agriculture community and pull the new child labor regulations that would prohibit any child under 18 from doing specific chores on the farm. Well, the response keeps coming. As you can imagine, agriculture … [Read more...]
Organic’s Poor Yield Problem
If you've been to the grocery store lately, I'm sure you've encountered some type of organic produce. Usually this stuff looks less than appetizing, but apparently people are buying it. Despite the fact that there is absolutely no health or nutritional advantage, organic sales have been … [Read more...]
Update: DOL Pulls Child Labor Regulations
Finally, a break! Common sense has prevailed today in our federal government (er...at least a little bit).The Department of Labor has decided to withdraw the rules that would stop children from working on family farms. In a press release issued today, the DOL said: "The decision to withdraw … [Read more...]
No More Farm Chores for Kids!
Apparently chores just aren't good for kids. Or, at least so says Labor Secretary Hilda Solis. The Department of Labor is putting the final touches on new regulations that would prohibit children working on a farm before they reach they age of 18. Yes, it would include children working on a … [Read more...]
Introduction
Hello, my name is Amanda. Yes, I am actually a farmer's daughter. I grew up on my parent's farm in Southwest Michigan. We had grain and a full course of fruits and vegetables. My brother is now a fourth generation farmer. I didn't always love the hard work, but I've come to appreciate it. I'm … [Read more...]
