Immigration crackdowns lead to labor shortage during cherry season

WBUR

Published July 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM EDT

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

KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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