Can hydroponics solve the seasonal farm labor shortage?

Can hydroponics solve the seasonal farm labor shortage?

60% of all agribusiness deals with some degree of a farm labor shortage, according to a study from Kansas State University. Additionally, a report from the Natural Resources Defense Council attributed 20 percent of unharvested produce in the U.S. to labor shortages. What’s causing this labor shortage, and what can be done to alleviate the pressure it puts on American farm owners?

In this blog, we’ll cover the farm labor shortage, explaining factors that are causing the problem, discuss potential solutions and explain how technological advancements like hydroponic farms may solve the agriculture sector’s problems.

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