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Source: MORNING AG CLIPS, 10/18/17
Farming on a small farm requires significant labor, not just from the farmer herself, but from others as well. Sometimes these are family members, especially on small farms, but often farmers hire hourly workers or engage in apprenticeship programs to fill their labor needs. In 2015, Organic Growers School conducted a “Barriers to Farming” survey and concluded that labor was a significant barrier to farm success. For more of this story, click here.
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