Announcements & Events

     Farm Labor Contractor Education Institute 2008 Classes

• Eight-Hour training course for farm labor contractors, sponsored by the Farm Employers Labor Service; AgSafe; Center for Agricultural Business, California State University, Fresno; Western Growers Association and University of California Cooperative Extension.
• All classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Participants must attend the entire program to receive credit for class.
• Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and class will begin promptly at 8 a.m., classes may be offered in English or Spanish.
• The training classes will cover information in the following areas:
      - Farm labor contractor requirements
      - Cal/OSHA and safety requirements
      - Transportation of workers
      - Workers’ compensation
      - Unemployment insurance and state disability insurance
      - Wage and hour rules
      - Pesticide safety rules
      - Housing requirements
      - Agricultural Labor Relations Act
• Registration Form & Information Flyer - 2008 (PDF)
• For more information, please call the Center for Agricultural Business at (559) 278-4677
  

May 22, 2008
Motor Vehicle Safety Training for Spanish Speaking Workers – Train-The-Trainer Class
Salinas, CA

Each year, a significant number of Latino farm workers die as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Accident investigations and surveys of immigrant workers indicate a significant lack of understanding of US traffic regulations and traffic signs combined with inexperience in driving are major causes of
these incidents. This Train-the-Trainer class will prepare participants to train farm workers on motor vehicle safety. Classes Presented in English and Spanish

• Flyer
   

June 11, 2008
Agricultural Labor and Employment Summit at Harris Ranch
Coalinga, CA

• Flyer

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