The H-2A Program and Immigration Reform in the United States by Berdikul Qushim, Zhengfei Guan, Fritz Roka

“… The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of 1952 authorized a nonimmigrant visa category, known as H-2, for foreign agricultural and nonagricultural workers to come to the United States and perform temporary services. To protect against disruptions in the farm labor supply, many growers are turning to the H-2A program to import foreign guest workers. …”
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The H-2A Program and Immigration Reform in the United States by Berdikul Qushim, Zhengfei Guan, Fritz Roka

“… The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of 1952 authorized a nonimmigrant visa category, known as H-2, for foreign agricultural and nonagricultural workers to come to the United States and perform temporary services. To protect against disruptions in the farm labor supply, many growers are turning to the H-2A program to import foreign guest workers. …”
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Labor Requirement and Costs for Harvesting Tomatoes by Zhengfei Guan, Feng Wu, Steven A. Sargent

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Labor Requirement and Costs for Harvesting Tomatoes by Zhengfei Guan, Feng Wu, Steven A. Sargent

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Comparison of Labor Costs between Florida and Mexican Strawberry Industries by Feng Wu, Zhengfei Guan, Melvin Garcia-Nazariega

“… Florida has the largest winter strawberry production in the United States. In recent years, Florida's industry has faced growing competition from Mexico. …”
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Comparison of Labor Costs between Florida and Mexican Strawberry Industries by Feng Wu, Zhengfei Guan, Melvin Garcia-Nazariega

“… Florida has the largest winter strawberry production in the United States. In recent years, Florida's industry has faced growing competition from Mexico. …”
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Complying with Farm Labor Regulations: Correctly Counting Compensable Hours by Fritz M. Roka, Michael T. Bayer

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Complying with Farm Labor Regulations: Correctly Counting Compensable Hours by Fritz M. Roka, Michael T. Bayer

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Navigating global fashion policy: labor, environment, and future directions for sustainability by Meital Peleg Mizrachi

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Addressing Labor Needs by Understanding Grower Perceptions about Adoption of Automated Nursery Technologies: A Resource for US Extension Professionals by Laura A. Warner, Alicia L. Rihn, Amy Fulcher, Susan Schexnayder, Anthony V. LeBude, Lloyd Nackley, Margarita Velandia, James Altland

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The U.S. Tomato Industry: An Overview of Production and Trade by Zhengfei Guan, Trina Biswas, Feng Wu

“…Since 2000, however, fresh tomato production in the United States has exhibited a steady declining trend. …”
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The U.S. Tomato Industry: An Overview of Production and Trade by Zhengfei Guan, Trina Biswas, Feng Wu

“…Since 2000, however, fresh tomato production in the United States has exhibited a steady declining trend. …”
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Nanoparticle-mediated gene delivery techniques in plant systems by Kuber Shivashakarappa, Sureshbabu Marriboina, Korsi Dumenyo, Ali Taheri, Zeinab Yadegari

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The semi-wild mariculture of Caribbean King Crab (Maguimithrax spinosissimus) for coral reef restoration by Samantha Glover, Mark J. Butler, IV

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Harvesting: From Manual to Mechanical by Stephen H. Futch, J. D. Whitney, Jacqueline K. Burns, Fritz M. Roka

“…These concerns led to the development of a citrus mechanical harvesting program spearheaded by the Florida Department of Citrus, United States Department of Agriculture and the University of Florida. …”
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Floriculture Crops Economic Outlook for 2014 by Hayk Khachatryan, Alan W. Hodges, Shawn Steed

“…Data sources include the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS), US Census Bureau, the IBIS World Industry Reports, National Association of Home Builders, S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research, AIA Economics and Market Research Group, and Florida Realtors®. …”
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Floriculture Crops Economic Outlook for 2014 by Hayk Khachatryan, Alan W. Hodges, Shawn Steed

“…Data sources include the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS), US Census Bureau, the IBIS World Industry Reports, National Association of Home Builders, S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research, AIA Economics and Market Research Group, and Florida Realtors®. …”
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Harvesting: From Manual to Mechanical by Stephen H. Futch, J. D. Whitney, Jacqueline K. Burns, Fritz M. Roka

“…These concerns led to the development of a citrus mechanical harvesting program spearheaded by the Florida Department of Citrus, United States Department of Agriculture and the University of Florida. …”
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Consumer Perceptions of Lawn Fertilizer Brands by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn, Michael D. Dukes

“… Widespread urbanization in the United States has increased the number of lawns. A healthy lawn provides many benefits, including urban heat dissipation, water quality protection, erosion control, carbon sequestration, community safety, aesthetics, and property value growth. …”
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Consumer Perceptions of Lawn Fertilizer Brands by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn, Michael D. Dukes

“… Widespread urbanization in the United States has increased the number of lawns. A healthy lawn provides many benefits, including urban heat dissipation, water quality protection, erosion control, carbon sequestration, community safety, aesthetics, and property value growth. …”
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