Concerns About the Rising Cost of Farm Labor

Concerns about the rising cost of farm labor

NFU says farmers squeezed as grocery prices climb

Farmers are facing mounting financial pressure as grocery prices continue to rise without a corresponding boost in their own earnings, according to the National Farmers Union (NFU).NFU policy analyst James Hannay says the disconnect between what consumers are paying and what farmers are earning has been widening for decades, and it's a sign of a deeper issue in Canada’s food system."This is a question that we have been asking the country since 1…

‘We’re not in a ‘give-them-a-try’ market’: The rising cost of hiring and employing workers

The extra costs are making it harder for employers to offer pay increases or hire more staff

Duvall on Aging Farmer Population: ‘We Should All be Concerned’

[audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2103/2025/06/04205017/zippy-on-aging-wrap.mp3"] Data shows that American farmers are getting older. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall discussed this issue, as well as ways to address the problem, with the Senate Special Committee on Aging Wednesday. “According to the latest USDA Census of Agriculture, nearly 40% of all farmers are now beyond the retirement age, y…

Can Washington’s farms survive? Labor shortages and deportation fears threaten agriculture

Washington State farmers are facing labor shortages, with potential mass deportations under President Trump's policies. The state has over 340,000 unauthorized immigrants, many in the $12.8 billion agricultural sector.

Victorian doctor raises concerns about growing financial pressure on farmers

Bev McArthur calls for a survey on levy impact on farmers' mental health amid economic stress. She is concerned about the impacts.