Michigan blueberry growers are facing challenges to their viability due to increasing labor costs and operational expenses.

2024-10-10 00:00

The chairman of the Michigan Blueberry Growers Association has raised concerns about the increasing challenges faced by the industry, specifically citing the rising labor costs and operational expenses as potential risks to the sustainability of local growers. Bill Fritz, a sixth-generation grower, also expressed similar sentiments.

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