Some Okanagan farmers say they’re barely getting by and fear their margins will be even thinner when the pending minimum wage hike kicks in next summer. That, on top of labour shortage concerns is taking a toll on the farming industry, which for some can lead to depression. And as Kelly Hayes reports, the Okanagan farming community says depression is something that finally needs to be addressed.
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