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It's harvest season. Cherry farms are short of workers amidst an immigration crackdown

Summary

Cherry farms in Washington are experiencing a shortage of workers due to stricter immigration rules. This is happening during the cherry harvest season, a time when they need more workers.

Key Facts

  • Cherry farms in Washington are having trouble finding enough workers.
  • The labor shortage is happening during the cherry harvest season.
  • Stricter federal immigration rules are contributing to the lack of workers.
  • Farmers are concerned about not having enough workers to harvest their crops.
  • The issue is affecting farms in Washington state.

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