The shortage of agricultural workers in the United States is approaching crisis level.
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A curious calf explores his surroundings on Hammink Dairy near Bruce, S.D.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss
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An employee prepares bedding for the calves at Hammink Dairy.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss
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Hammink Dairy was started in 1996 by Wim and Nicolien Hammink after they immigrated from the Netherlands with their three sons. Originally milking 300 cows, Hamminks now milk 4,000 cows and have 40 employees on their farm near Bruce, S.D.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss
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Melisa Goss, Assistant Editor for the Tri-State Neighbor, is a South Dakota farm girl whose love of travel has allowed her to see ag’s vital impact around the world, from America’s heartland to the rice paddies of Southeast Asia and many places in between. She makes her home in Hartford with her husband, daughter and miniature schnauzer. You can reach her at mgoss@lee.net .
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