With unemployment at low levels and even lower levels in some rural areas, it is hard for some producers to find help. Some facilities try to find guest workers from other countries. However, the rules in place make finding long-term help difficult.
Audio: NPPC’s Dustin Baker
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is joining with other Ag groups to advocate for reforms to guest worker programs. NPPC?s Dustin Baker says seasonal help is not beneficial for livestock producers who know no seasons.
Baker says there is momentum building to find a solution, but Ag groups must keep working together.
Affected producers are encouraged to make their voices heard to their elected officials.
