CFVGA 2023 Produce Labor Conference
2023-12-14 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Pueblo Convention Center, 320 Central Main St., Pueblo, CO, 81003, United States
The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) will host its Produce Labor Conference, Dec. 14th at the Pueblo Convention Center. This conference will be an opportunity for all components of Colorado labor to come to together to search for solutions to Colorado’s ag labor shortage.

NORTH DAKOTA NURSERY, GREENHOUSE & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (NDNGLA)
2024-01-29 - 2024-01-31 | Delta by Marriot, 1635 42nd St. SW, Fargo
FEWA is attending the 56th annual conference and trade show of the NDNGLA in Fargo, North Dakota. FEWA President Scott Evans presents the breakout session Know the Facts: H2A & H2B Guest Worker Program Updates and FEWA will have an exhibit booth in the trade show.

Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Winter Workshop
2024-02-02 07:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | West Houston Institute- Houston Community College, 2811 Hayes Road, Houston, TX, 77082, United States
FEWA Vice President Arnulfo Hinojosa presents education sessions in both English and Spanish during the TNLA Region II Winter Workshop.

Turfgrass Producers of Texas Annual Meeting
2024-02-20 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th St., Bay City, TX, 77414, United States
Visit FEWA staff in our exhibit booth during the Turf Producers of Texas Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 at the Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th Street in Bay City. Texas. Look for our booth and we look forward to seeing you there!

Huston Consulting Annual Peer Group Meeting
2024-02-21 - 2024-02-25 | JW MARRIOTT LOS CABOS BEACH RESORT & SPA, Fraccion Hotelera FH5-C1, Subdelegacion de la Playita, Puerto Los Cabos,, San Jose del Cabo,, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
FEWA will participate in H2B Program presentations and discussions during the 2024 Los Cabos Brainstorming Meeting .

Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Annual Conference
2024-02-27 - 2024-02-28 | Westin Westminister, 10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminister, Colorado, United States
FEWA Vice President Arnulfo Hinojosa is part of a panel titled “How to Get Started in H2-A ” on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM during the 10th Annual CFVGA Conference, the Colorado produce event of the year where growers and supporting companies and institutions gather for education, inspiration and networking.

FEWA Annual H-2B Fly-In to Washington, D.C.
2024-05-21 - 2024-05-22 | DC
FEWA’s Annual H-2B Fly-In is partnering with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Legislative Days in Washington, D.C. on May 21-22, 2024.  We are joining together to host one event on the Hill to discuss the importance of immediate and permanent H-2B cap relief. Save the date and watch for additional details and registration to be posted FEWA and NALP websites soon.

Texas Turfgrass Association Summer Conference
2024-07-14 - 2024-07-16 | Kalahari Resort, 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, Texas, 78665

Nursery/Landscape Expo 2024
2024-08-14 - 2024-08-16 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E Market, San
Arnulfo Hinojosa, FEWA
FEWA will be part of a panel discussion during the Texas Nursery/Landscape Expo 2024 in San Antonio, TX, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Aug. 14-16, 2024.
The panel discussion is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. on August 15. 2024, at Meet Up Gardens located on the tradeshow floor. FEWA Vice President Arnulfo Hinojosa and DCLRS Laurie Flannagan will provide updates on H2A and H2B.

Laurie Flannigan, DCLRS

Middle Tennessee Nursery Association
2024-10-03 09:00 - 2024-10-04 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Milner Recreation Center, 500 Garfield St, McMinnville, Tennessee, 37110.
Stop by the FEWA booth at Tennessee’s Only 2024 Nursery Trade Show by Middle Tennessee Nursery Association on October 3-4, 2024, at the Milner Recreation Center, 500 Garfield St, McMinnville, TN 37110. Register to attend

Deep South Turf Expo
2024-10-15 08:00 - 2024-10-17 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Mississippi Coast Convention Center, 2350 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39531, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39531, United States
Turf managers from the Southeast will come together for the annual Deep South Turf Expo in Biloxi, MS on October 15-17, 2024, and FEWA will be there as an exhibitor.
The event will include educational sessions for all segments of the turfgrass industry, a tradeshow full of turf products and services and great networking opportunities. This superior tradeshow and educational conference brings turfgrass managers together all over the Deep South.
Location: Mississippi Coast Convention Center, 2350 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39531
Date and time: Tue, Oct 15, 2024 8:00 AM – Thu, Oct 17, 2024 12:00 PM CT
Organizer: Amanda Miles, info@deepsouthturfexpo.org

IPPS Southern Region Annual Conference
2024-10-26 - 2024-10-30 | Hyatt Regency Tulsa, Oklahoma, 100 E. 2nd St. South, Tulsa, OK, United States
FEWA is a Platinum sponsor of the International Plant Propagators’ Society, Southern Region of North America, Annual Conference, Oct. 26-30, 2024, Hyatt Regency-Tulsa, 100 E 2nd St. S, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Register here

Elevate
2024-11-03 - 2024-11-06 | Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St, Charolotte, 28202, United States
ELEVATE, the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ conference and expo for landscape and lawn care professionals, will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, Nov 3-6, 2024. FEWA will be in Booth #836 during the Expo trade show and Vice President Arnulfo Hinojosa will be part of the panel discussion H-2B Visa Outlook: Navigating the Political Landscape and Optimizing Your Strategy for FY25. Register and learn more.

2025 H-2B Fly-In
2025-05-19 17:00 - 2025-05-20 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Eaton DC Hotel, 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
FEWA, in collaboration with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), will be hosting our H-2B Fly-In on May 19-20, 2025. Join us in Washington, D.C. as we need power in numbers and your personal story on how the H-2B cap limitations affect your business, community, employees, economy, etc.
Register Now to attend and we will begin scheduling your Hill appointments. We will do our best not to book meetings past 4 pm so that you can travel home in the evening. This is a free event to attend, however, you do need to cover your own expenses for your hotel and transportation to DC.
Reserve your room at the Eaton DC Hotel,1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, for a rate of $319 per night. There are limited number of rooms available so please book quickly.
What to expect:
Monday, May 19, 2025 (Travel)

5:00 – 7:00 PM: Happy Hour (Location TBD, hosted by NALP)
7:00 PM FEWA PAC Dinner (Location TBD)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (Hill Visits)

7:00 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast & Issue Briefing (Capitol Hill Complex)
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Meetings on Capitol Hill with House and Senate offices
Departure: Flights available from DCA, IAD, or BWI; driving options available

All attendees will be provided with appointment instructions, talking points and grouped together with other H-2B users from your same state. We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C. as we continue to fight for meaningful H-2B cap relief.

How 2026 Changes Will Affect H-2A Employers
2025-10-16 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | DC
There have been significant changes to the H-2A rules that will impact your 2026 H-2A application. Join FEWA Legal Partner, Shawn Packer for a live discussion and Q & A on how these changes could affect you as an H-2A employer.
REGISTER NOW to join us on Thursday, October 16 at 1:30pm Central Time.
The Department of Labor has rescinded their “No Staggering Dates” policy, effective and published in the Federal Register on August 25, 2025. This will allow employers to bring in H-2A workers at various stages of the season.

Removes requirement for separate applications for workers arriving on different dates.
Aligns with seasonal needs of crop and labor.
Consolidation of multiple contracts

On October 3, 2025, The Department of Labor also issued an Interim Final Rule to amend its regulations governing the certification of H-2A workers, specifically the methodology for determining the hourly Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) for non-range occupations.

Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) is the sole source to establish AEWRs.
Two Wage Level System
Majority Duties standard
Housing Credit

Once registered you will receive your login details for the teams meeting.

International Plant Production Society (IPPS) Southern Region
2025-10-19 12:00 - 2025-10-23 17:00 (America/Chicago) | DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD, 10100 Intrnational Dr, Orlando, 32821, United States
FEWA is attending and exhibiting at the International Plant Production Society (IPPS) Southern Region–celebrating its 50th anniversary. Stop by the FEWA booth and visit with Scott Evans, FEWA Founder/President.

The Hospitality Show
2025-10-26 08:00 - 2025-10-28 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St,, Denver, 80202, United States
FEWA will exhibit on the Show Floor during The Hospitality Show, Oct. 27-28, 2025, at the Colorado Convention Center, in Denver. Stop by the FEWA booth and say hello to COO Arnulfo Hinojosa.

Elevate NALP
2025-11-02 08:00 - 2025-11-05 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
ELEVATE, the landscape industry’s premier event, is in Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 2-5, 2025 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
FEWA COO Arnulfo Hinojosa is a panelist during a Tuesday, Nov. 4 session at 2 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, titled: 2026 H-2B Visa Outlook: Navigating the Political Landscape and Optimizing Your Strategy for FY26 in the West Building – 100 Level – Room 106.

H-2A Visa Programs - Compliance, Best Practices and Avoiding Penalties at ProGreenExpo
2026-02-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St,, Denver, 80202, United States
ProGreen EXPO is the only green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region of its kind. More than 5,000 green industry professionals gather every year at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver to gain vital knowledge and skills to improve business, educate employees and discover the latest information for the upcoming season.
Since 1996, ProGreen EXPO has grown into the place where the green industry meets. Through education, networking, and skill-building, we ensure that our industry remains an asset to communities and an engine of job creation.
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, 10:30 a.m. MST, FEWA COO Arnulfo Hinojosa will be presenting a session open to attendees.

H2 Visa Programs – Compliance, Best Practices, Avoiding Penalties

Room 610-612

Arnulfo Hinojosa, Chief Operating Officer of FEWA – Federation of Employers and Workers of America, discusses the importance of employer-worker labor compliance, particularly around avoiding penalties and ensuring best practices in the H-2 Visa programs.

National Council of Agricultural Employers
2026-02-10 08:00 - 2026-02-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf, 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW,, Washington, DC, DC, 20024, United States
2026 NCAE ANNUAL MEETING, Hilton Wharf, Washington, D.C.
FEBRUARY 10-12, 2026, WASHINGTON, DCr
Ag Employer Labor PAC Dinner, Feb. 9
Join the National Council of Agricultural Employers in Washington, D.C. February 10-12, 2026 for the 62nd NCAE Annual Meeting. FEWA is a Supporter level sponsor of this event. Arnulfo Hinojosa, FEWA Chief Operating Officer, will be attending.

Website: https://www.ncaeonline.org/events/ncae-annual-meeting/
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbfc9344zuTC-bpl8NL6svrJlhhLhlFpzaAAF_5IgKVo1pzg/viewform

2026 H-2B Fly-In
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-05 | Hotel Washington, 515 15th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC, 20004, United States
Join employers and stakeholders in Washington, D.C. to meet with lawmakers and advocate for the H-2B program. Your voice helps reinforce the program’s role in keeping businesses open, workers employed, and local economies strong. Register to Attend the H-2B Fly-In May 4–5, 2026

Advocate for H-2B stability and cap relief
Share real-world workforce impacts directly with policymakers
Strengthen the collective H-2B employer message on the Hill

REGISTER https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KLFQVHM
Host Hotel for H-2B Fly In
The Fly-In is free to attend; travel and lodging are at your expense. Host hotel: Hotel Washington, 515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004. Group rate: $379/night. Reserve online here: 2026 NALP H-2B or call 202-661-2400 and mention the 2026 NALP H-2B Room Block.Please note that the room block cutoff date is Monday, April 13. To reserve a room by phone, call 202-661-2400 and mention the 2026 NALP H-2B Room Block to secure the group rate.
Who Should Attend?
The H-2B Fly-In is especially valuable for H-2B employers who have experienced difficulties due to the H-2B cap limitation. Your participation matters by sharing your experiences and explaining how the H-2B cap affects your business, employees, and local community. You can help advocate for meaningful reforms that support our industry. We need a strong turnout to make an impact on Capitol Hill.
Schedule of Events
Plan to arrive Monday, May 4 for an evening networking happy hour. On Tuesday, May 5, we’ll start with breakfast and a policy briefing on Capitol Hill, followed by scheduled meetings with House and Senate offices. REGISTER TO ATTEND
