AFBF to host farm labor issues conference, Oct. 28-29

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Labor Issues Conference will be held Oct. 28-29 at the Doubletree Hotel Chicago O’Hare-Rosemont in Chicago.
 
Conference participants will address farm labor issues, including comprehensive immigration reform, impact of farm labor shortages, information regarding recent administrative action, including the proposed I-9 form, and an update of the child labor issue.
 
AFBF has reserved a limited block of rooms for conference participants at a rate of $97 per night. Reservations may be made by calling (847) 292-3280. Please contact Ryan Farley at (202) 406-3689 or ryanf@fb.org if you plan to attend.

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