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NY Farmers Want Comprehensive Reform

By immigrationprof

Aggressive enforcement of U.S. immigration laws is hurting farmers in New York state, who stand to lose $195 million over the next 2 years unless Congress creates “reasonable and effective farm worker programs,” agricultural lenders said on Wednesday.

The Farm Credit Associations of New York said dairy, fruit and vegetable production in the state suffered due to raids seeking illegal workers. It was the first estimate of losses since Congress deadlocked on immigration reform this year.

“In some cases, farmers have been unable to harvest or market crops as a result of these disruptions,” the lenders said in a statement supporting immigration-law reform. Click here.

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