美国农场因劳动力短缺而挣扎,促使制定新的战略和立法来提供支助。 U.S. farms struggle with labor shortage, prompting new strategies and legislation for support.

美国农业部门面临严重的劳动力短缺问题,近240万个工作岗位没有填补,影响到各种商品。 The U.S. agricultural sector faces severe labor shortages, with nearly 2.4 million jobs unfilled, impacting various commodities. 解决这一问题的战略包括吸引年轻工人、实施技术和自动化、与教育机构合作、提供有竞争力的工资,以及与社区组织建立伙伴关系。 Strategies to address this include attracting younger workers, implementing technology and automation, collaborating with educational institutions, offering competitive wages, and developing partnerships with community organizations. 此外,Van Hollen参议员和Booker参议员提出的《荣誉农民合同法》旨在释放美国农业部扣留的资金,防止在没有适当通知的情况下关闭美国农业部办公室。 Additionally, the Honor Farmer Contracts Act, introduced by Senators Van Hollen and Booker, aims to release withheld funding by the USDA and prevent the closure of USDA offices without proper notice. 这项立法得到16名参议员的支持,旨在为农民提供财政和业务支持。 This legislation is backed by 16 senators and aims to support farmers financially and operationally.