Rising Rural Labor Costs Threaten Main Street Investment
NASHVILLE, TN – Rural businesses and farm communities can feel a labor squeeze even when […]
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House Housing Package Targets Rural Affordability Program Delays
WASHINGTON, DC – Rural housing programs could see major changes after the House passed a […]
New H-2A Rules Aim to Speed Up Hiring, Clarify Pay
NASHVILLE, TN – Farmers who rely on H-2A workers will see a few key changes […]
Hired Farm Labor Declines Across Southern United States
NASHVILLE, TN – Hired farm labor continues to play a vital role in U.S. agriculture, […]
Where Will the U.S. Find Tomorrow’s Work Force?
The labor force is expected to increase by 8.9 million people, or 5.5 percent, by the year 2030, but don’t expect the gains to come from the next generation of potential workers.