Donald Trump, during his election campaign, promised the largest deportation of immigrants in history, a move that could significantly impact agriculture, according to NIS.
Growers in Florida, such as Hank Scott, depend on temporary workers without proper documentation to handle the harvest. Approximately 40% of U.S. farm labor is carried out by these workers. Economists warn that deporting them could harm the economy, leading to higher food prices. The immigrant support organization Hope Community Center cautions that Trump's policies could disrupt the labor market, potentially causing food shortages and price increases. Read more here.