The media sells advertising by perpetuating fear. One fear story that's resonating in the coronavirus era is that there may be food shortages — particularly in the produce aisle, due to labor shortages. Steve Scaroni with Fresh Harvest, Inc. joins me to give the straight scoop about produce and labor shortages. His company is the nation's largest H2A labor user. He explains to us the unique challenges of farming, harvesting, and transporting perishable products. (Sadly, produce is being plowed under or left to rot — not because of labor issues, but because of decreased demand.) Steve explains the history of migrant labor law, the current reality of farm labor, and why we need immigration reform. Put simply, Americans won't pick their own lettuce.
The Business of Agriculture Podcast