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Wages, limited pool impact farm labor

From the Rural Communities series

Aaron Viner
Sep 30, 2023
Sep 30, 2023

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Seeing “Help Wanted” signs isn’t anything new as labor has been a recurring problem for many sectors. But in agriculture, the labor issue is one that comes with a unique set of circumstances.

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