Labor Shorts Domestic Produce

U.S. Fruit, Vegetable Growers Lose Market Share to Imports Due to Lack of Workers

Chris Clayton
By  Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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A new study and farm groups point to problems with the agricultural guest-worker program known as H-2A which brings in about 68,000 farm workers annually, out of roughly 1 million farm workers. (DTN file photo by Chris Clayton)
Americans are eating more imported foods than ever, according to a new study released Tuesday by the Partnership for a New American Economy and the Agriculture Coalition for Immigration reform. Agricultural groups supporting immigration reform highlighted the...

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