Yes, we're farmers. I don't know if it'd work. Young people today just aren't used to hot, hard, dirty, physical labor and that's what much of farm work is. They've never HAD to do it and when exposed, don't like it. :-) I don't think there's a way to compel them. The incentives would have to be really, really good and even I have my doubts.
>> I don’t think there’s a way to compel them.
Given the cost of illegal immigration, it would make sense to at least try a cost sensitive, pilot program.
I image there are families that would appreciate some grounded labor experience with the benefit of education rewards. Seems like a no-brainer for a struggling economy.