Source: Tom Karst, THE PACKER, 8/31/21


The best outcomes for pear and apple harvest may go to growers who have the best access for H-2A labor. That’s the observation of Matt Dusi, sector manager and food and agribusiness industry advisors for Wells Fargo Commercial Banking. “Growers who have acreage spread across geographies and varieties will extend the season and keep their labor pool busy for a longer period of time, and likely come out ahead,” Dusi said. “Growers who do not have access to H-2A labor and large demand for labor for a very short period of time will have the most difficulty in securing labor.”

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