Pennsylvania’s Mushroom Industry Faces Urgent Labor Shortage. Trump’s Immigration Policies Will Likely Make it Worse
Pennsylvania produces 69% of all mushrooms sold in the U.S., and its industry is highly dependent on immigrant labor.
Pennsylvania produces 69% of all mushrooms sold in the U.S., and its industry is highly dependent on immigrant labor.
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