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Ag Sector Still Waiting on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Tom Vilsack Labor has become more of a hot button issue the last couple of years, with several of our states passing immigration laws that hamper farmers in their efforts to attract the labor force needed to plant and harvest crops. The following reports have more details about the issues facing the Southeastern states as well as comments from a recent speech given by Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on the need for comprehensive immigration reform.

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