Labor shortage trends continue to be prominent in the news. The problem is not only for city workers, agriculture is facing challenges, too. Jenny Shaffstall shares five issues affecting ag businesses’ ability to find qualified workers.
Source: Ag Web, July 27, 2021. Link. The June Ag Barometer from Purdue University found nearly two-thirds (66%) of respondents said they either had “some” or “a lot of difficulty” hiring adequate labor, compared to 30% in 2020. Farm Journal reported on the shortage, showing restaurants and food retail, lumber and rural non-farm employment are also affected.