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A Trump-era immigration crackdown is causing a severe farmworker shortage in Idaho, threatening food security and prompting calls for immigration reform.
A family-run Idaho farm is facing a severe worker shortage as intensified immigration enforcement under the Trump administration deters seasonal agricultural laborers, including those legally present under the H-2A visa program.
Despite efforts to hire locally, the physically demanding work in a rural area limits availability.
Industry experts warn that a significant portion of U.S. farmworkers lack legal status, and removing them could disrupt food production and raise grocery prices.
The U.S. Labor Department has cautioned of potential food supply risks, while the Department of Labor did not comment due to a government shutdown.
The farm’s general manager, a Republican, says the crisis highlights the need for immigration reform to protect both workers and food security.
La represión de la inmigración en la era de Trump está causando una grave escasez de trabajadores agrícolas en Idaho, amenazando la seguridad alimentaria y provocando llamados a la reforma de la inmigración.