Caleb is an asparagus grower too. He and many other young growers are balancing on a knife's edge because of escalating labor costs -- a problem created by the federal Department of Labor in the Administrations of both parties. If this isn't fixed pronto, consumers will no longer have the option to purchase Michigan asparagus or many other Michigan grown fruits and vegetables. The down stream affects on our rural communities will be significant impacting workers in fresh packing facilities, processing facilities, ag input suppliers and other service businesses as well as on schools and local government services. Take a listen. Learn more at ProtectOurProduce.com
As a key swing state in the 2024 presidential election, Michigan voters have power in this election. Did you know that Michigan is home to dozens of fruit and vegetable packers and processors? Unfortunately, those family farms face uncertainty, as generations of growers are facing shrinking returns on their produce and rising costs. Labor costs specifically continue to rise with no end in sight. Learn more about the rising costs Michigan farmers are facing: ProtectOurProduce.com #Election2024 #ProtectOurProduce #LaborPolicy #MichiganFarms #MichiganEconomy #AEWR #MichiganVoters #Agriculture
Fiscal Analyst at Michigan House Fiscal Agency
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