7.F.24) Coordinate social and transportation services to link workers with farm employment

The challenges of finding affordable and qualified labor are squeezing the region’s farmers.  Availability of low-cost labor is a major challenge for many farmers; survey results from Essex County more than a third of farmers cut back on operations due to lack of labor.  Youth-based agricultural training programs may be one source of labor with corollary social benefits. 

24.a    The Boston MPO should conduct a study on transportation services for farm laborers through the Unified Planning Work Program

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Parent Strategy: 
Protect Natural Landscapes
Parent Sub-Strategy: 
F. Remove regulatory and labor-related barriers to agricultural expansion/diversification
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