Farm Labor Shortages Persist Across US Dairy Farms

As summer concludes, the Mennonite Heritage Village is celebrating with its Fall on the Farm event, featuring traditional activities like threshing, blacksmithing, and workshops on sustainable seed saving, alongside exhibits commemorating Anabaptist history and Mennonite migrations. Meanwhile, America's dairy farmers face a critical need for a consistent, year-round labor supply; New York dairy farmer Kim Skellie highlights the importance of hired help for operations and advocates for expanded workforce programs like a year-round H-2A visa to support livestock farmers. To address these labor challenges, farmers are encouraged to engage with organizations like Farm Bureau to unify their advocacy efforts with legislators. In sports, Stanford Athletics kicked off the 2025 season strongly, with the men's soccer team securing multiple wins against top-ranked opponents, showcasing promising performances. These varied stories reflect ongoing cultural heritage celebrations, labor issues in agriculture, and community sports achievements.