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NCAE Opens Registration for 11th Ag Employer Labor Forum

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September 3, 2024

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Michael Marsh, President and CEO

                (202) 629-9320

(Arlington, VA) The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) announced that early bird registration for the premier event for America’s agricultural employers, the NCAE Ag Employer Labor Forum, is now open. This year’s Forum will take place on December 4-6, 2024, at the beautiful M Resort just outside Las Vegas, Nevada.

NCAE has developed exciting new programing for the 2024 Forum tailored to the needs of and suited for all owners, operators, office managers, personnel managers, service providers, agricultural agents, attorneys and other stakeholders interested in the ag labor industry.

This year’s speakers will feature a diverse range of topics and breakout sessions including the economic outlook for US Farm Labor in 2025, hot topics in ag labor safety, must-knows for Farm Labor Contractors, artificial intelligence in agriculture, and much more. Attendees of these stimulating sessions, along with many others throughout the Forum, are eligible to receive continuing education credit from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

“This year’s Ag Employer Labor Forum is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet,” said Michael Marsh, President and CEO of NCAE. “We are delighted to extend early bird pricing and a discounted room rate in the NCAE room block to our members and members of the broader agricultural community.”  

Early Bird Registration Rates:

  • Member: $455
  • Non-Member: $520

Sponsorship Opportunities:

In addition to registration, NCAE is excited to offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities for organizations looking to support agricultural employers, gain exposure in the agricultural industry, and connect with the hundreds of in-person ag employers, agents, attorneys and others at who will attend this year’s Forum.

“Last year,” noted Marsh, “NCAE was thrilled to receive record interest in our trade show, resulting in a completely sold-out exhibition space. Do not delay if you wish to be a part of this incredible event which reaches hundreds of attendees and organizational decision-makers.”

Interested parties are encouraged to contact Susan Lester, NCAE Manager of Association Services, for sponsorship details.

Ag Employer Labor PAC – Cultivating Agricultural Champions:

The Ag Employer Labor PAC will host a dinner on December 3, 2024, prior to the start of the NCAE Ag Employer Labor Forum. Attendees will enjoy a private, upscale, donors-only dinner in the Wine Cellar at the M Resort accompanied by the wonderful wines from Mercer Ranches, live music, and a special guest speaker who is sure to enthrall.   

This event will be held and ticketed separately from the Labor Forum. Attendees of the Forum are encouraged to consider whether they might wish to take part in this exclusive and entertaining evening focused on improving the outlook for ag employers nationwide and cultivating champions for ag labor issues in the Congress. Individuals may indicate their interest in further communication about this event on the Labor Forum registration portal.

The early bird registration period will close on October 11, 2024. NCAE’s discounted room block at the M Resort will close on November 18, 2024, or once the room block is full. To secure your spot at the Forum and take advantage of discounted room rates at the M Resort, visit NCAE’s Labor Forum registration page today

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NCAE is the national trade association focusing on agricultural labor issues from the employer’s viewpoint.

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NCAE Reveals Agenda for 10th Ag Employer Labor Forum

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October 10, 2023 

(Washington, D.C.) The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) announces that the highly anticipated agenda for its 10th Annual Ag Employer Labor Forum has been revealed. The event opens November 29th and runs through December 1st, 2023. The Forum is being held at the beautiful M Resort just outside Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Labor Forum will provide attendees with an opportunity to engage with industry leaders in in-depth discussions regarding the wide array of issues impacting agricultural employers.

“This year’s Labor Forum is shaping up to be the best yet with hot topics that agricultural employers cannot miss,” noted Michael Marsh, NCAE’s President and CEO. “We have stimulating speakers discussing timely topics for employers where attendees can receive continuing education credit from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).”

Attorneys, academics, agents, and representatives from federal agencies and foreign governments will be on hand to dive headfirst into labor issues facing US agricultural employers. Rulemaking changes, cutting edge reports on agricultural labor data and expert-led presentations on the latest legislation impacting farm and ranch operations will be highlighted, as will compliance issues relative to ag employment.

Also featured this year are concurrent sessions highlighting not only hot legal topics facing ag employers, tips to navigate the administration’s activist regulatory hammer, and compliance considerations for Farm Labor Contractors, but also how to responsibly recruit high quality employees in a cost-effective manner.

And, just for fun, the evening of the Forum’s first day will be topped off with a winetasting reception featuring premium Washington wines from Mercer Ranches. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the Forum’s many sponsors, network with other agricultural employers and unwind after a day filled with engaging speakers and information. The wines will be paired with delicious hors d’oeuvres for attendees to enjoy.

“With all of the activity in the agricultural labor space this year, this year’s Forum is an event not to miss,” stated Marsh.

To check out the tentative agenda and to register for this exciting event go to ncaeonline.org/events

NCAE is the national trade association focusing on agricultural labor issues from the employer’s viewpoint.

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NCAE Opens Registration for 10th Annual Ag Labor Forum

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September 11, 2023 

(Washington, D.C.) The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) announced today the opening of registration for the 10th Annual Ag Labor Forum which will be held November 29 – December 1, 2023, at the beautiful M Resort just outside Las Vegas, Nevada. Each year, NCAE’s event brings together key leaders in the agricultural employment and labor communities from across the United States and around the world.  

Attorneys, academics, agents, as well as representatives from federal agencies and foreign governments will delve into labor issues facing US agricultural employers. Recent litigation, rulemaking changes and reports on cutting edge legislation impacting farm and ranch operations nationwide will be highlighted, as will compliance issues relative to ag employment. 

NCAE has developed exciting new programming to help celebrate NCAE’s 10th Ag Labor Forum. This year’s speakers feature a diverse range of topics including how employers can protect themselves in the face of union activity, hot topics in ag labor safety, tax issues relative to ag employment and many others.

Also featured this year are concurrent sessions highlighting the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Visa Program. Attendees at these stimulating sessions, along with many others throughout the Forum, are eligible to receive continuing education credit from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 

“Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event that reaches hundreds of attendees,” said Marsh. “Of course, NCAE Members receive a significant discount off registration fees. This event offers members and nonmembers both a “look under the hood” of the battles NCAE wages in Congress and with federal agencies on behalf of agricultural employers. This is a must-attend event!” 

Registration for the Labor Forum, H-2A Day and NCAE’s discounted room block, can be accessed by going to www.ncaeonline.org. 

NCAE is the national trade association focusing on agricultural labor issues from the employer’s viewpoint. 

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