Boynton Beach farmer Jim Alderman, who owns Alderman Farms, is set to testify before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging. The hearing will be broadcast on June 4 at 4:15 EST.
The committee, chaired by U.S. Senator Rick Scott, has released a report highlighting the significant challenges posed by an aging farm workforce. These challenges threaten agricultural production, food security, and the sustainability of rural communities.
The report offers policy recommendations aimed at addressing the decline of family farms. Suggestions include reducing economic pressures, promoting agricultural innovation, streamlining regulations, and protecting American agriculture from foreign threats.
