Spring is here and fruit farmers throughout Western New York are preparing for crops of everything from apples to Japanese plums. With the new season come job opportunities and new challenges for farmers. WBFO contributor Rich Kellman takes a closer look.
Labor anxiety brings challenges to family farms
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Bare fruit trees
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Cherry trees
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Jim Bittner in his cherry orchard
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A mobile pruning platform
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