A new state immigration law could worsen labor shortages in South Florida’s agricultural industry. The sector relies heavily on migrant labor and has been struggling to find domestic workers The new Florida law, known as SB1718, came into effect on July 1.
The legislation cracks down on undocumented labor and enacts a series of other immigration-related restrictions. The extent of the law’s impact will become clearer as agricultural businesses need more hands to harvest winter and spring produce and seasonal workers return to harvest the fruits and vegetables, say farmers, workers and advocates.
Source: miamiherald.com
