Look at how many democrats are on life time welfare because they've chosen 'life long vacation' as their life style choice, and we still bring in illegals to work. Why? Why not give those jobs to welfare recipients? Even if they pay lower wages, at least these people would be doing something to earn their keep. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to pick lettuce!
IMO, you are correct. And I would even urge growers to pay out substantially higher wages to their pickers. The picker cost is insignificant to the price you pay for a head of lettuce. Let someone earn a decent living picking lettuce and you’ll create a better life for your neighbors, even though you won’t be passing off that much cost to people who purchase your product. It really can be a win win.