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This past weekend, I met with farm workers affected by mass deportations. Many women shared heartbreaking stories of their husbands being taken during traffic stops and deported without understanding the forms they signed, leaving families shattered. I spoke to two 11-year-old boys, one who had spoken to his father in Mexico and was heartbroken, and another who hadn’t yet communicated with his dad and was in tears. These workers, who have toiled for decades, often without any criminal records, are now living in fear. This situation not only devastates families but also impacts farmers and food prices. Mass deportations mean real suffering—families are torn apart, and children are left without their parents. It’s a tragic reality.

"I'm absolutely fucked as farmers" and "Everything is so fucked," with the speaker saying they do not see anybody surviving this farm crisis. One of the best spawn crops they have ever raised is becoming worthless because, "because of the tariffs, China will not fucking buy it." They note that China is "the only country in the world that buys scorn" (sic) and conclude they are "literally just chopping it and blowing it on the fucking ground because it's fucking useless." They state they will need government assistance "to make it through this fucking crisis and kill these tariffs in." The speaker emphasizes, "Look at I've never raised a spawn crop like this," calling the situation "heartbreaking" and expressing doubt about how they will survive. They recall Trump's claim that "he fucking loved us farmers," and juxtapose it with their reality of "blowing my spawn crop all over the ground." They hope that Trump will "work a deal out where Antarctica and Mars will start buying this sporn and save the farmers." The segment closes with the blunt assertion, "sporn crop, but you're fucked."

In a Chicago neighborhood, the atmosphere has become tense following ICE raids and rumors of more. A restaurant owner in Little Village reports a 60% drop in business, highlighting the community's struggle. Laura Gutierrez expresses the heartbreak felt as the community relies on one another. The impact of the situation extends beyond one group, affecting various demographics. Another restaurant owner notes an increase in drive-through and delivery orders, emphasizing the toll on workers and their multigenerational families. Business owners urge the public to support Little Village by dining and shopping locally to help those who are too fearful to venture out.

The speaker states that “they were afraid in fear, and and they I said, no.” He argues that “The real people are gonna are gonna not gonna shop there if you do this to me,” and notes that “and that's what happened. That's exactly what happened.” He adds that “but, you know, I feel bad that all those jobs are lost. These ones that are going bankrupt and stuff. We”

I voted for Donald Trump, and now our farm is at risk. We're in danger of losing it because the NRCS isn't upholding their contract with us regarding the EQIP program. This program, which cost-shares improvements like fencing and wells, was funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. However, executive orders have frozen the funding, preventing payments for completed work and future projects. This isn't just affecting me; other farmers are in the same situation. Before making business decisions, I verified the funding was secured per contract, not contingent. Now, they're breaking the contract due to the funding freeze.

"We're just absolutely fucked as farmers, guys. Everything is so fucked, and I do not see anybody surviving this farm crisis that we're in. Guys, look. One of the best spawn crops that I have ever raised in my life. And because of the tariffs, China will not fucking buy it. And they are the only country in the world other than well, they are the only country in the world that buys scorn. And so now I'm literally just chopping it and blowing it on the fucking ground because it's fucking useless. It's valueless. There's nothing I can fucking do to it. I am going to need government assistance to make it through this fucking crisis and kill these tariffs in. Look at I've never raised a spawn crop like this, guys. And this is just fucking heartbreaking to me. I don't know how I'm gonna survive. You know, Trump said he fucking loved us farmers, and here I am just blowing my spawn crop all over the ground. Hopefully, he works a deal out where Antarctica and Mars will start buying this sporn and save the farmers. I'm sorry, sporn crop, but you're fucked."

I received a list of crops that can be grown next year, and it turns out we can only grow Chinese cabbage. Everything else needs to be harvested by October 1st. It's ridiculous! We'll have to buy celery from Spain, even though it can't be grown there because it's too warm. Who came up with this list? We're not even talking about sustainability anymore. I've been trying to get in touch with the government about these issues, but they're not responding. The problems will be huge next year, and there won't be enough food. I've reached out to people in The Hague, but no one is listening.

About half of the workers on the farm are not US-born, and the operation runs 24 hours a day to be profitable. There is a concern among farmers about the potential impact of a mass roundup of undocumented migrants. One farmer believes that if such actions were taken, food production would halt within two days, leading to empty shelves and a permanent shutdown of operations. The farmer expresses hope that officials, including Governor Kristi Noem, understand the consequences of these policies and trusts that they will not follow through on threats to round up immigrants.

The speaker contrasts GMO sweet corn from the store with heirloom corn, noting the sunflowers turning away from the sun. They claim aluminum levels in the soil are now five to ten times higher than last year. Cucumber and hot pepper plants are not producing as much as in previous years. Normally, the speaker would have excess produce to give away, but this year the garden has suffered the worst. The speaker states they will still be able to maintain operational costs and can enough for their family. However, they claim they won't be able to provide for others as much as in the past.

I just spoke with a shop owner on Hollywood Boulevard who is exhausted from working nonstop because he can't afford to hire employees. He mentioned that hiring costs $20 an hour, while many local shops are employing undocumented workers for just $10 an hour. As I walked around, I noticed numerous shops boarded up and closed due to a lack of customers. The high cost of hiring legal employees makes it difficult for businesses to thrive. This situation highlights the challenges Californians face in finding jobs, as many businesses rely on cheaper labor from undocumented workers.

ICE raids in Los Angeles are having a literal impact. In Vernon, a city with a large Latino population and many street vendors, there is normally a lot of activity. However, today there is only one vendor, who is scared and doesn't want to be on camera. This street is normally packed with street vendors and people walking to lunch, but that is not the case today.

This past weekend, I met with farm workers affected by mass deportations. Many women shared heartbreaking stories of their husbands being taken during traffic stops and deported without understanding what they signed. I spoke to two 11-year-old boys, one who had spoken to his father in Mexico and was heartbroken, and another who hadn’t been able to reach his dad and was in tears. These families, who have worked tirelessly in the fields for years, often without any criminal records, are now torn apart. This situation not only devastates families but also impacts farmers and food prices. Mass deportations mean real suffering—children without parents and wives without husbands. It’s a tragic reality.

Turn off my water today. Can't pay any of my bills because I can't grow any crops. Leave my water on, defy the water board. They sue me, take my farm. So either way, it it goes. I'm gonna lose my farm. For what? What what gain does the state get for stealing my water. What gain do I get? Nothing. I lose my car. Can't pay my bills. They're not getting no fish back. So when are gonna wake up, California?

About half of the workers on this farm are not U.S. born, and they are needed year-round for 24-hour operations. The farmer expresses concern about potential mass roundups of undocumented workers, questioning how such actions could be carried out without disrupting food production. He believes that within two days of losing these workers, food supplies would dwindle significantly, impacting availability in stores. When asked if Governor Kristine Noem understands this situation, he assumes she does, expressing faith that officials will not take drastic measures that could jeopardize the agricultural workforce.

About half of the workers on the farm are not US-born, and the operation runs 24 hours a day to be profitable. Year-round labor is essential for milk production. Despite supporting Governor Kristine Noem and former President Trump, there's concern about the impact of potential mass roundups of undocumented workers. If such actions were taken, food production could halt within two days, leading to empty shelves. The farmer believes that officials understand the consequences of these policies and expresses trust that they won't follow through with drastic measures.

There are reports of ICE notifications being sent to businesses in Chicago, threatening audits of their workers. This is especially concerning for Mexican-owned businesses like my restaurant, where all my employees are also Mexican. The potential fines of $20,000 per undocumented worker could bankrupt us. We understand it's technically illegal to hire workers who aren't documented, but people come here to work hard and improve their lives, and I can't turn them away simply based on their status. If anyone has expertise on this issue, particularly regarding whether these audits are widespread or targeted, please share your knowledge. In the meantime, I'm praying for protection and guidance.

People in LA are reporting that their gardener, housekeeper, and farmer's market are unavailable. This issue will not be confined to LA. Those who voted for Trump solely for financial reasons will now have to do their own chores, such as dishes, cleaning, and lawn care. The organic produce they enjoy at brunches will be gone. They will have to do their own work around the house. These service workers are important.

The discussion focuses on the impact of Trump's immigration policy on farmers. There has been a 7% decline in American farms from 2017 to 2022, with farmers facing challenges like rising costs, climate change, and labor shortages. Approximately two-thirds of farm workers are foreign-born, and 42% of crop laborers are undocumented. Farmers express concern over potential mass deportations, which could exacerbate labor shortages. While economists suggest that grocery prices may not dramatically increase, there could be a rise in imported produce, raising environmental and labor concerns. This situation may also lead to more mechanization on farms and could threaten the viability of American agriculture.

Why don't I hire Americans? Simply put, we can't find the workers. We never receive calls from Americans, and they don't show up. That's why we deeply appreciate the workers who are willing to come here and do the work on our farm. We depend on them. We often can't accomplish what needs to be done with only people from our local communities.

Speaker 0: We saw US bankruptcies at the highest rate since Trump's last presidency. We see the economy shuttering due to tariffs. We see vegetable prices going up 40%. There are bunch of different You know why? PPI just said that vegetable price is going up 40%. I'm asking if you know why. Sure. Storms, weather, droughts all over the world. What about electricity prices going up 10%? It has it has to be. Do know when liberation I think if you're gonna throw out Donald Trump is responsible for vegetable, but you should come and know Liberation will be terrible.

During the Trump administration, the speaker was able to grow his business and open more locations. Under the Biden-Harris administration, the speaker claims his business has been stagnant. He says he has been dealing with rising costs and battling for employee pay, and trying to raise prices to keep up.

Every grocery store looks like this. I can't even get food for my kids. I feel like an animal. Black people made me feel this way. We're fighting for justice, but now people can't even feed their kids. It's devastating. We need to be honest about what's happening. We're not thieves. We won't let them turn us into animals. Look at all the items on the floor. Tissue is even on the floor now. We had a shortage before. We have plenty of fruits and vegetables, but I won't pick through this mess.

I'm John Rosenow, a fifth-generation farmer in Womondie, Wisconsin. I own over 900 acres and 600 dairy cows. It takes about one person for every 40-45 cows, and about 90% of that work is done by immigrants like Kevin, who came from Central Mexico. Kevin works long hours for better pay than he'd get back home, supporting his family. Many undocumented workers, over half the dairy industry, work for less than Americans would accept. If I hired Americans, I'd have to pay around $100,000 a year per person for only 40-50 hours a week. I'd be out of business in six months unless milk cost $10 a gallon. If the new administration deports all the undocumented workers, I'm out of business quickly. Kevin isn't too worried; he's heard deportation threats before and hasn't felt fear lately.

If I were the governor here, I would be afraid. We see trucks and groups of people crossing the border, and the Border Patrol is watching. There are a lot of people coming in, and this is just the first wave. There are more coming. It's not good that Joe Biden is allowing this. I want Trump back in office because he would deport these people. Islam is terrible for the world, like a new virus. We have a lot of terrorists in America, but I don't have the exact numbers.

It's tough work out here—hot and full of mosquitoes. For those who think it doesn't affect them because they don't hire undocumented immigrants, be prepared for higher grocery prices. American workers often need training for farm work, and many simply aren't willing to do it. On this farm, no U.S. citizens are picking crops. The work is heavy and difficult, and farm owners acknowledge this. Americans have other job options and often choose not to work in agriculture. In contrast, many immigrants come here to earn a living and support their families back home. They're serious about their work, as evident in the fields around us.