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

By Monica Nickelsburg
Published July 6, 2025 at 6:14 AM MDT

The federal immigration crackdown has raised concerns among agricultural workers. In Washington, growers say it's leading to a labor shortage during cherry season.

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Monica Nickelsburg

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