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Farmers Unite to Protect Workers Amid Immigration Crackdown

6/18/2025

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California farmers are grappling with uncertainty as harsh immigration policies jeopardize their summer harvest. Recent ICE raids in Ventura County have instilled fear among farmworkers, who constitute over half of the agricultural workforce. In response, farmers and advocates are uniting to safeguard these vital workers, highlighting their crucial role in sustaining the economy and food supply.

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Story summary

California farmers are grappling with uncertainty as harsh immigration policies jeopardize their summer harvest. Recent ICE raids in Ventura County have instilled fear among farmworkers, who constitute over half of the agricultural workforce. In response, farmers and advocates are uniting to safeguard these vital workers, highlighting their crucial role in sustaining the economy and food supply.