Summary

Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies, including heightened ICE raids, are disrupting the U.S. agricultural sector.

In California’s Central Valley, a key food-producing region, undocumented farm workers—over half the workforce—are staying home out of fear, leaving crops like citrus unharvested.

Bakersfield saw up to 75% of workers absent, sparking concerns of economic devastation and rising food prices.

ICE is also targeting sensitive areas like schools and churches after rolling back Obama-era protections.

Experts warn these policies could lead to widespread economic repercussions.

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      10 hours ago

      Oh right, we should allow them in the country illegally so they can get slave wages to pick cotton… I mean do ag jobs

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        You’re sure doing hard work in this thread today… Speaking of fair wages, I hope you’re paid handsomely for your efforts.

        Otherwise you’re just a fool for shilling for capitalism for free.

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        7 hours ago

        They are gonna arrest them, put them in prison and sell them as slaves back to the restaurant. You been living under a rock?