Talk to almost any grower today, and you’ll hear the same concern: Labor is getting harder to find, harder to keep, and more expensive every season. What used to be a seasonal challenge is now a constant operational pressure. And most farmers aren’t expecting it to get better anytime soon. The labor shortage isn’t new, but it is getting more intense. Fewer workers are entering agriculture, while experienced crews are aging out. Labor programs help, but they come with complexi