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From 800 acres to agritourism in four acres: Farmer adapts to survive labor shortage
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jorge Vela , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The farm's owner, Steven Obst, has faced difficulties in finding dependable employees.
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.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? 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…
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