Wage hikes in California's farms, up to 57% in El Centro, drive 28% rise in grocery prices since 2019.

California's agricultural regions saw the biggest wage hikes since 2019, with El Centro leading at 57% to $959 weekly, due to pandemic labor shortages and minimum wage increases. This has contributed to a 28% rise in grocery prices over five years. Across California, average weekly pay increased 19% to $1,327. New immigration policies may exacerbate staffing issues and further increase costs.

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