Episode notes
In this explosive episode, Andrew Hunt exposes the brutal truth about dairy's labor crisis that industry leaders don't want you to hear. While farms chase workers who don't exist, smart operators are cutting labor costs by 60% with strategic automation delivering 18-month ROI. This isn't just another temporary staffing problem—it's a $32.1 billion transformation that will decide which farms dominate the next decade and which become cautionary tales.
Key Topics Covered
The Death of "Hire More Workers" Strategy
- Why 268 Americans applied for 6,500 farm jobs, but only 7 stayed the full season
- The brutal math: 51% immigrant workforce produces 79% of U.S. milk supply
- How farm employment declined 3.4% while dairy herds grew to largest since 2021
Global Labor Meltdown Analysis
Keywords
robotic milking systemsdairy labor shortagedairy farm automationautomated milking ROIfarm labor solutions