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Immigration Enforcement Disrupts Agricultural Labor in Central Valley

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated thursday

The latest in this situation

  1. Easterby Rancho was sold to Kearney’s Fresno Vineyard Company, and Anthony Easterby founded a railroad in Napa.
  2. Farmers and agricultural companies are operating in Fresno County, including fruit growing and business operations in the Central Coast area.

How it started

1 report, 1 independent, last reported Oct 22. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Some supportReported by 1 outlet

A surge in immigration enforcement in the Central Valley and Central Coast has stalled agricultural work in the region. Joe Garcia, president of Jaguar Farm Labor Contracting Inc., reported that arrests and sightings of agents caused worker turnout to plummet for his crews. Kevin Herman, owner of The Specialty Crop Co. in Madera, stated that raids caused about half of his fig harvesters to miss work for more than a week.

From dailydemocrat.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The enforcement activity is creating significant labor supply disruptions for agricultural businesses. This shortage is preventing some farms from shipping their full volume of fresh-market figs to retailers.

From dailydemocrat.com

Who's involved

  • Fresno CountyCounty where agricultural operations are being disrupted
  • HermanOwner of The Specialty Crop Co., whose fig harvest was affected by raids
  • Joe GarciaPresident of Jaguar Farm Labor Contracting Inc., observing worker turnout decline
  • DHSAgency associated with the immigration enforcement activity

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How it developed

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  1. Easterby Rancho was sold to Kearney’s Fresno Vineyard Company, and Anthony Easterby founded a railroad in Napa.Sub-event
  2. Specific agricultural operations and businesses are active in Fresno County.1 source

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