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How farms have fared since Trump's immigration crackdown began

Farms were the first targets of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. But since last summer’s raids, federal agents have shifted their focus toward urban areas.

Hector Alejandro Arzate of the Mississippi River Basin Ag and Water Desk explains why and the impact it’s had on an industry that heavily relies on immigrant labor.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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