Workforce disruptions put the food supply chain at risk

A food economist says he’s concerned disruptions to the migrant workforce could cause ripple effects throughout the ag economy. David Ortega with Michigan State University says it would immediately drive up labor and food costs. “It may push many small operations out of business since they can’t afford some of those upfront costs and this […]

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