- cross-posted to:
- usa@lemmy.ml
- cross-posted to:
- usa@lemmy.ml
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.
Something tells me egg prices aren’t going to go down.
Eating affordable food is woke, we can’t allow it. Living in affordable housing is woke, we can’t allow it. Choices are woke, we can’t allow them. Life is woke, we can’t allow it.
Chicken products in general will likely increase in price. I used to live in an area that was predominantly chicken farms and had several Tyson processesing plants. I’d wager at least 60% of the workers both on the farms and in the plants were undocumented.
I can see a situation in which those workers are retained… in a special camp processing chicken.
deleted by creator
Don’t give them more ideas.