"In fruit and vegetable crop production, 49.6% of the workforce is comprised of immigrants, and 24.3% of the workforce is comprised of undocumented immigrants. ...
As many of us sit down with loved ones this Thanksgiving, let’s not only give thanks for the food we share but also for the hands that made it possible."
~ Steven Hubbard
#immigrants #Thanksgiving #food #crops #agriculture #labor #WorkingClass
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https://immigrationimpact.com/2024/11/22/giving-thanks-immigrant-farmworkers-feed-america/
"Immigrant farm workers are an essential piece of our nation’s agricultural success. Their labor sustains us, and their contributions deserve our recognition and support."
#immigrants #Thanksgiving #food #crops #agriculture #labor #WorkingClass
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