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Rural/Farm Life

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bluecollar2

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Thu Apr 23, 2020, 10:30 PM Apr 2020

Commercial growers and farmers, I need your help. [View all]

Looking to speak/chat with growers and farmers to exchange some ideas and thoughts.

I have 5 acres of tropical fruit trees in South Florida.

What I grow are primarily lychees, longans, mangoes, and avocados

My harvest season is generally late June through early August and I have traditionally contracted with a company who picks and packs the entire crop.

If my contractor can't pick my crop this year I'll lose it all...

Mu contractor came to me early this year and indicated he'd pick but now he has labor issues amongst others...all of which I understand.

How many of you out there are concerned about whether or not you'll be able to get your crop to market?

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I am a livestock producer Kali Apr 2020 #1
I understand bluecollar2 Apr 2020 #2
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