Shortage of Farmworkers Causing Problems

Colorado farmers are running short of workers and face potential lossesof millions of dollars this growing season because of new state lawsscaring off immigrant laborers.

“It’s been devastating,” said Andy Grant, of Grant Family Farmsnear Wellington, the state’s largest organic grower. “Farm workers inAmerica are afraid to travel to Colorado.”

Spanish language media broadcast information about the new lawsacross the county, worrying workers about coming to Colorado, Grantsaid. Click here.

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