An agricultural labor shortage across the Tri-Counties is leaving some farmers wringing their hands and wondering whether a portion of next year’s crops may be left in the ground. Agricultural officials and growers are reporting that for the 2012 harvest season, labor crews were 20 percent to 30 percent smaller than in years past, and Read More →
In an effort to cut through the noise to some real issues facing our region, I’ll offer up five of the key indicators that I’ll be watching in the weeks ahead.