The article discusses the impacts of immigration enforcement on rural California farming communities, particularly in Tulare County, which is heavily reliant on undocumented workers for its dairy production. Despite mixed opinions on the crackdown, many farmers express concerns about worker fears and the bureaucratic hurdles of obtaining legal work status. Some farmers advocate for systemic reforms, emphasizing the need for pathways for migrant workers to remain legally in the U.S. as they face challenges related to the H2-A visa process and longer-term residency options.
There's just them feeling and reading about it, hearing it on the radio and then asking us about it... It’s a very slow process, too.
We have encouraged them to apply for green cards and go through the process, but it's a very slow process. It's expensive, too.
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