Oregon cherry growers face labor, price pressures

Farmers report high-quality Skeena cherries, but labor shortages, immigration fears, and strict market demands are taking a toll. Prices as low as 30–40¢/lb fall below cost, threatening small farms. Past federal aid helped, but uncertainty looms again. Despite setbacks, growers like Ken Polehn remain resilient, committed to Oregon’s cherry legacy.

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