Rebecca Carlson planned to use a USDA grant to hire overseas workers for her cherry harvest. A funding freeze has left her in debt and unsure whether she can hire the workers.

Farmer relies on government grants and immigrant workers.

Farmer votes for candidate who vows to block government grants and immigrant workers.

Farmer is surprised when government grants and immigrant workers are blocked.

  • surewhynotlem@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    For me it’s literally about hours per day. People shouldn’t have to choose between making a living and knowing their kids growing up.

    But yeah, hard work should pay more to make it worth it.