Nebraska Founders Launch Agricultural Labor App
The Harvest Help app connects farmers with seasonal workers to address ongoing regional agricultural labor shortages.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Agriculture
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As of September 2026, founders John and Tommie Lenhart have introduced the Harvest Help mobile app to Nebraska and surrounding areas. This digital marketplace aims to alleviate agricultural labor shortages by connecting farmers with short-term workers.
Why it matters
The platform addresses the critical need for reliable, short-term help in the farming industry. By facilitating direct connections between farmers and laborers, the app provides a scalable solution to seasonal staffing gaps.
The platform currently serves 200 users across 3 states. Users can access a six-month free trial before transitioning to an annual subscription cost of $130.
The players
John and Tommie Lenhart
The founders who developed the Harvest Help app to address labor shortages.
Don't Panic Labs
A Lincoln-based development firm responsible for creating and testing the app prototypes.
The Combine
An organization supported by Invest Nebraska that provides resources and support for area startups.
The details
The application allows users to find labor for specific tasks and build a personal network of preferred workers for recurring needs. Prototypes for the software were created and tested by Lincoln-based Don't Panic Labs with grant funding from the Business and Innovation Act.
Timeline
2019: The Combine began operations.
September 1, 2026: The Harvest Help app launched.
Market Landscape
This venture utilizes grant funding from the Business and Innovation Act to modernize agricultural labor management. It signals a shift toward digital marketplace adoption in traditional farming sectors that have historically relied on manual networking.
Farmers can utilize the platform to fill short-term roles and maintain a contact network of reliable workers. Users benefit from a six-month free trial period before the standard $130 annual subscription fee applies.
The takeaway
The Harvest Help platform demonstrates how digital marketplaces are bridging the gap in seasonal industries. Farmers looking to streamline hiring should consider leveraging existing contact networks within such platforms to secure reliable help before peak seasons.
Further reading
For more information on the regional industry, visit the Nebraska Agriculture page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 1011now.
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