Tag: farmers

Frank Sandall transformed the abandoned EpWorth Village property in York, Nebraska, into EpWorks Workforce Housing. The facility houses nearly 200 migrant workers who come to central Nebraska for agricultural work.

Policy changes disrupt agricultural workforce

June 13, 2026

Nebraskans face uncertainty as new immigration policy changes disrupt agricultural workforce.

Group members of Alianza Agrícola drew cows and milk jugs with messages that translate to: “We work so your family can have food every day,” “We produce, but everyone consumes,” “Immigrants deserve to be paid well for all the work they do,” and “No more raids. NY4All now!”

‘It’s modern slavery’

May 22, 2026

New York’s dairy industry depends on immigrant labor, who find themselves under siege and in an increasingly difficult situation as a result of the federal immigration crackdown. Advocates say passage of the New York for All Act would help.