Idaho Family Farm Faces Worker Shortage Amid Immigration Raids: Consequences of Policy
Family farm in Idaho faces worker shortage as Trump administration immigration raids escalate, and it’s a situation that’s, well, complicated, to say the least. It’s hard not to notice the potential for some serious disruption to the food supply and an increase in prices down the line, as a Department of Labor report has already pointed out. The core issue? The lack of available legal workforce, fueled by the government’s actions.
The root of the problem seems to be the reliance on undocumented workers in many farming operations. Now, with the escalated immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, the workforce is shrinking.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood