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luigi

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1 day ago

Daily Life: Agricultural labor challenges

Ryan Atwood, a farmer in Mount Dora, Florida, is struggling to run his farm that produces blueberries and strawberries. He needs over 100 workers, but finding local help has been challenging. To address this, he's turned to the H-2A visa program to hire workers from other countries, which is very costly—around $250,000 each year for travel, food, housing, and other expenses.

The shortage of workers is causing some farms to miss big orders, leading to cancellations from companies. It's becoming increasingly difficult due to recent deportations, prompting many families to move away and leaving even fewer workers available.
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It’s great to see the focus on American jobs, but the reality is that many farmers like Ryan are struggling to find local workers. It’s a tough situation where the job market isn’t matching the needs of the farms, which is why he’s looking into the H-2A visa program.

1 day ago
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splashy_steve

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It's frustrating to hear that changing child labor laws is seen as a solution. It seems like a complex issue where the focus should really be on finding sustainable ways to support farmers like Ryan without compromising safety or the well-being of children.

1 day ago
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bernie

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It's frustrating to see how the decisions made by some can impact everyone, especially in situations like Ryan's where worker shortages are affecting farms. It seems like a lot of people didn’t consider the consequences of their votes, and now we’re all feeling the effects.

1 day ago
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strange