Farm workers harvesting green crops in rows of a vegetable field

Florida Ag Labor Relations Forum Set for Aug. 12-14

Clint ThompsonFlorida

Farm workers harvesting green crops in rows of a vegetable field
Farm workers pick fresh green vegetables in orderly field rows under a cloudy sky.

Registration is underway for this year’s Florida Agricultural Labor Relations Forum, scheduled for Aug. 12-14 at the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida.

This year’s 52nd annual forum is presented by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation and educates farmers, ag employers, shippers, farm labor contractors and other employers on compliance with labor laws. It will feature multiple educational sessions, focused on farm labor supervisor training, guidance on employment verification, H-2A wages and consular processing.

Attendees can book by July 15 to take advantage of the early bird rate. Early registration is $305 through July 15, after which the regular rate of $345 will apply. Registration will close on July 31. Registration includes access to all keynote sessions, networking opportunities and meals throughout the event.

The forum will start with sessions on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. and conclude on Friday, Aug. 14 at noon.

If Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) members have questions about this year’s event, they can contact FFVA Labor Relations Manager Priyanka Jagtap.

Those interested in attending can click here to register or find out additional information.