Farms Facing Labor Shortages? Here’s How Your Land Can Still Work for You

Across the U.S., farmers are facing some of the toughest conditions in decades. From rising input costs to ongoing labor shortages, the challenges of running a profitable farm are mounting. Many landowners are asking: How can I keep my land productive when I can’t find the hands to work it?

A Growing Crisis: Labor Shortages in American Agriculture

According to recent data, U.S. farms have seen a drastic decline in available seasonal and full-time labor. Immigration policy uncertainties, rising wages, and fewer young workers entering the farming workforce have created a bottleneck for operations across the country. As a result, many farmers are unable to harvest their full yield or are forced to scale back production.

Some are letting acres sit idle, not by choice but by necessity.

A New Path: Let the Sun Work for You

If you're facing these hardships, there's another way your land can generate income: solar leasing. At Fellowship Solar Energy, we work with landowners who have underutilized or idle land and help turn it into a source of long-term, hands-off income.

We handle all the infrastructure and investment. You get paid.

How It Works:

• We assess your land for solar viability, free of charge.

• You sign a lease agreement (with no commitment until you’re fully satisfied).

• We build and manage the solar project: no cost, no hassle for you.

• You receive annual lease payments, even if farming isn’t feasible.

You don’t need labor. You don’t need equipment. You just need your land and the willingness to explore a new kind of harvest: solar.

Why It Matters

By leasing your land for solar, you’re not just easing the financial pressure on your farm. You’re also helping power your community with clean, renewable energy. It’s a win-win, especially when the traditional farming path gets tougher every year.