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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has increased its orange crop forecast for Florida. Valerie Alker has more.
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It’s been a tough winter for Florida’s tomato crop. A devastating freeze last month wiped out production by 70-percent. The state provides almost all of the tomatoes consumed in the U.S. during this time of year. Farmers are struggling and soon consumers will notice it too. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports...
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Thousands of people in Immokalee are struggling to eat, pay rent and keep the power on. Ever since the January freeze thousands of farm workers have had their hours in the fields cut to a fraction of what they used to be. For many there is NO work. And since they are unable to work they’re also unable...
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After years of struggle, tomato pickers in Florida will soon see a pay increase. In a surprise move Tuesday, the Florida Tomato Exchange agreed to pay migrant workers the extra penny per pound the Coalition of Immokalee Workers has fought for the last three years.The Exchange said it will allow companies...
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Federal assistance is available for Florida farmers suffering losses after extensive crop damage from last month’s cold weather. WGCU’s John Davis reports.
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The prolonged January cold snap has put untold thousands of Florida farm workers out of work and in danger of becoming homeless. Agencies and advocates are trying to help. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez was in Immokalee and has this report on a town where many of the inhabitants are becoming desperate.
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Farm workers and migrant advocates in Immokalee gathered wednesday to organize a cry for help. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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Florida Congressmen Mario Diaz Balart & Adam Putnam toured crop damage in Collier County Monday, calling it the worst they’ve seen anywhere in the state. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.
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Increased immigration enforcement and some high profile cases involving human trafficking are causing some growers in Florida to rethink how to get their crops harvested. An alternative to hiring farm laborers – who may or may not be properly documented – is the government’s H-2A temporary worker program...
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Last week’s cold front has not only been harsh on growers and their crops – but also the workers in the fields. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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