US Farmers Fear Trump’s Deportation Plans Will Halt Agriculture
The anxieties of US farmers regarding potential deportations under a Trump administration are palpable. The worry isn’t just about a labor shortage; it’s about the very survival of their farms. Many farmers rely heavily on migrant workers, and the threat of their removal creates a stark picture of agricultural production grinding to a halt.
This isn’t a matter of simply finding replacements; the reality is that the existing system, while reliant on undocumented workers, is not easily adaptable to a sudden influx of legally compliant labor. The economic implications are severe, with potentially devastating consequences for farmers who have structured their businesses around a workforce that may be rendered unavailable.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood