Farm Leaders Push for Immigration Reform
With Congress back in session after the Fourth of July holiday, farm leaders are ramping up the pressure on their representatives, hoping that Congress can reach a deal on immigration…
Farmers Continue to Push Immigration Reform
Farm advocacy groups are increasing the pressure on Congress, hoping to reinvigorate the movement to pass comprehensive immigration reform this legislative session. Immigration reform has been a major goal of…
North Carolina Faces Farm Labor Shortage
North Carolina may join the growing list of agricultural states facing a critical farm labor shortage this season, adding to many Tar Heel farmers’ worries amidst the uncertainty of the…
Female Farmworkers at Risk for Sex Abuse
According to a report recently released by Human Rights Watch, female farmworkers, particularly undocumented immigrants, face frequent sexual abuse, running the gamut from sexual harassment to sexual assault, while on…
Alabama Farmers Planting Less
Alabama farmers are reporting smaller than average plantings across the state, citing fears of labor shortages in the wake of the state’s illegal immigration crackdown. Last spring and summer, several…
California Farmers Report Labor Shortages
As farmers prepare to enter the spring harvest season, reports across the state suggest that farm labor may be at a premium, with record statewide labor shortages threatening the state’s…