Jun 19, 2014Asparagus Industry Faces Continual Labor Shortages — VGNtv
John Bakker, Executive Director of the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board, explains from the industry’s research farm near Hart, Michigan, how asparagus industry labor challenges in 2014 are similar to previous years. The shortages exist despite strong efforts by growers to recruit workers.
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