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In February 2026, CBP raided a Maine greenhouse, detaining Venezuelan asylum seekers with work permits, highlighting the state’s reliance on migrant labor amid shortages.
In February 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducted immigration enforcement operations in Skowhegan, detaining dozens of workers at a Backyard Farms greenhouse in Madison, many of whom were Venezuelan asylum seekers with work authorization.
The facility, acquired by Mastronardi Produce in 2017, has increasingly relied on H-2A visa workers after replacing local labor, leading to $350,000 in penalties and back wages.
The company and contractor have declined to comment, citing ongoing investigations, while the raids underscore Maine’s growing dependence on migrant labor due to labor shortages and an aging farming workforce.
En febrero de 2026, CBP allanó un invernadero de Maine, deteniendo a solicitantes de asilo venezolanos con permisos de trabajo, destacando la dependencia del estado en la mano de obra migrante en medio de escaseces.