![]() ![]() In rare cases, staffing companies might be able to provide workers if they had another client in the area back out, at the last minute due to a heavily damaged crop or not being ready for harvest at the time they originally projected, however, cannabis growers shouldn’t count on this. ![]() Unfortunately, by this time, nearly all the available labor, especially those with experience and skill, have already been scheduled and committed elsewhere. However, given the increased demand for workers by outdoor growers, even in a normal year, the demand for labor often exceeds the supply, placing added pressure on anyone competing for this talent.Įvery fall we receive a rash of calls from producers, who failed to plan ahead, requesting workers that same week, if not the same day. Most cannabis companies need additional workers during harvest season, unless their grow schedule is structured where they are harvesting on a regular basis, depending mostly – if not entirely – on their permanent employees for harvesting, de-leafing, trimming, etc. Plan ahead! If you have not already thought through your fall harvest plan, you will want to figure this out immediately. Here are three tips to make sure you are ready to go for the fall harvest! While indoor growers can harvest year-round, the fall can create significant workforce challenges, especially for outdoor producers and processors. It’s that time of year again, the busy fall harvest season. Chair Emeritus of NCIA’s Human Resources Committee ![]()
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