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Florida Farmers Struggle with Labor Shortages Amid Immigration Fears

8/24/2025

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Florida farmers face labor shortages as immigrants avoid jobs due to detention fears.
Many report losing nearly 50% of seasonal workers and cannot afford H2A visa workers.
The Trump administration proposes automation, but farmers deem it impractical.
Food security concerns rise as production cuts threaten reliance on foreign food sources.

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Story summary

Florida farmers face labor shortages as immigrants avoid jobs due to detention fears.
Many report losing nearly 50% of seasonal workers and cannot afford H2A visa workers.
The Trump administration proposes automation, but farmers deem it impractical.
Food security concerns rise as production cuts threaten reliance on foreign food sources.