One of the agricultural industries that uses lots of illegal labor is the wine industry. Yet the Australian wine industry which does not have access to cheap labor from Mexico or anywhere else manages to make wines that are every bit as good to my pallet and are considerably cheaper. They have automated and they are thrashing our wine growers in the world market.
The same story can be told about the California vs Australian raisin industry.
There are lots of opportunities for automation in agriculture. The industry would be improved by more expensive labor because they would be forced to invest.
And speaking of expensive labor, Americans might start lining up when the growers start paying decent wages. I read all the time about illegal immigrant day laborers standing around on street corners begging for work with about a 20% chance of getting it. Apparently they would rather suffer 80% underemployment then work for the pathetic wages being offered by agriculture.
The borders are practically wide open with thousands of illegals coming every day and the farmers can't find workers. That ought to tell you something. They don't want just cheap labor. They want temporary slave labor.
The borders are practically wide open with thousands of illegals coming every day and the farmers can't find workers. That ought to tell you something. They don't want just cheap labor. They want temporary slave labor.
Your #72 is a great post!