California Fresh Produce Growers Suffer a Labor Crisis Part 2

California Ag Today
Welcome back to our discussion on the issue of farm labor shortages in the fresh produce sector. The fresh produce industry has struggled to obtain a sufficient amount of farm labor for a long time, and unlike other crops, fresh produce still requires humans, and lots of them, to harvest delicate fruits and vegetables.

California Fresh Produce Growers Suffer a Labor Crisis

California Ag Today
The issue of farm labor shortages is nothing new to producers in California. While the issue might have been spotlighted during the pandemic, the fresh produce industry has struggled to obtain a sufficient amount of farm labor for a long time.

Unlike other crops, fresh produce still requires humans, and lots of them, to harvest delicate fruits and vegetables.

Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator

Farm of the Future
By attracting growth-state companies, the IFPA hopes to bring innovative technologies to the fresh produce industry.