Farmers in the Rio Grande Valley are experiencing difficulties due to a shrinking agricultural workforce. This issue is particularly challenging for smaller farms, which struggle to find reliable workers. The Obst Family Farm in Alamo, Texas, is one example of a farm affected by this labor shortage.

The farm's owner, Steven Obst, has faced difficulties in finding dependable employees. Further details on the impact of the labor shortage on local farms, including the Obst Family Farm, are available from ValleyCentral, the source of this information.