Re: Problems teaching crew to drive tractor

Posted by RodinNS on November 03, 2005 at 09:06:44 from (142.177.104.50):

In Reply to: Re: Problems teaching crew to drive tractor posted by Tim Shultz on November 02, 2005 at 09:08:09:

I don't know what the situation is like in your area, but where I'm at, the people with the talent and versatility to work as a general farm labourer are highly in demand from many sectors. Many sectors that can afford to, and do pay more than farms. Farms simply can't afford to pay the same wages as the oil patch or construction.
The alternatitive, for some, is to hire the local flunkies that are available, pay them more than they're worth, and hope they don't bankrupt you at the dealership. However, I, and a few of my neighbours have simply taken the policy of doing the work ourselves, or not doing the work. It's cheaper that way, and with fewer headaches.
If, by chance you can find a rare specimen that is trainable, treat him well, and endeavour to keep him, coyote or otherwise.
Learning some spanish wouldn't be a bad idea, or getting a translator in the mid term.
I know what's meant about getting people to pick hort crops though. It's near impossible in my area. Some guys are importing Cubans for the harvest. Due to employment laws and the welfare state, locals simply won't bother applying for a job picking. Any pittance they earn over the cheque that is reported is simply clawed off the cheque next month. Any dunce can figure out that if you get the same money to stay home, why work. Used to be kids would do that work for extra money, but that's a thing of the past. Work? Money? that's what ma and pa are for, right? ..........

Rod

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