Farm Journal’s survey of more than 2,000 farmers, ranchers and dairy producers reveals challenges of ag workers. From the workers’ perspective, getting paid a good wage, paid time off and employer-subsidized benefits top the list of preferences. Employers find increasingly difficult to find qualified candidates and to maintain profitability before increasing wages or adding benefits.
Greg Henderson and Anna-Lisa-Laca share survey results from the perspective of the beef and dairy situations respectively.
Source: Drovers, January 2020. Link.
No paid time off and no health insurance is the norm for livestock producers”
Source: MILK, January 2020. Link. Many producers said their labor needs will change in the next five years. They said future employees will need to be more technology savvy and be more willing to improve their computer skills.