Trump's vow on deportation worries Californian farmers
The President-elect's words have even led one fig, persimmon and almond farmer, Kevin Herman, to invest $600,000 in new equipment to ease his dependence on labor come next harvesting season.
“No doubt about it,” Herman said. “I probably wouldn’t have spent as much or bought as much machinery as I did.”
They’re calling on congressional representatives to educate the incoming president on the workforce it takes to feed the country, and they’re assuring workers they’ll protect them.
Trump’s remarks were felt sharply in California, which produces nearly half the country’s fruits, vegetables and nuts, valued of $47 billion annually. Experts say his words resonate nationwide.
source: abqjournal.com