The National Watermelon Association is a voluntary membership association dedicated to making a positive difference in the livelihoods of its members – those involved in the growing, grading, handling, transporting, distributing, and selling of watermelon. Our collective efforts are designed to help safeguard the viability of watermelon for generations to come.
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Proposed Changes to Hours-Of-Service Released by FMCSA
The National Watermelon Association has been working in cooperation with a number of other produce groups. We would like to recognize and thank the leaders of Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association - Paul Orsenigo (Chairman) and Mike Joyner (President & CEO) – who began this effort with FMCSA to streamline the Hours-of-Service rules to apply more effectively to agriculture, and in particular fresh fruits and vegetables. In the joint petition that was submitted to FMCSA earlier this year, we requested a number of key changes to the rules... Read More. Department of Labor proposed a rule to "Modernize And Improve" the H2-A Program
The Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a rule to “modernize and improve” the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Certification Program. A comparison grid of current rules to the proposed changes is attached for your review.. Read More Here45th Annual Agriculture Labor Relations Forum September 11- 13 , 2019 | Orlando, Florida
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Late yesterday the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released the widely anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Hours of Service as they relate to the Electronic Logging Device Rule. 
For over 105 years the National Watermelon Association has been dedicated to making a positive difference in the business and livelihoods of our members. There is strength in numbers; Together we create a powerful, collective voice. Join us today and see for yourself the positive difference we can make for (and with) you!
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