50% to 70% of farmworkers in America are undocumented immigrants, according to the Department of Labor. Episode five of The Growing Debate sheds light on how immigrants — documented and undocumented — impact agriculture and our lives. What would our food supply and rural communities look like if immigrants weren’t here?

Episode Breakdown: Which farms depend on immigrant labor most? | How important are immigrants to modern agriculture? | Why are Americans unwilling to take on farm work? | What is the impact of immigrants in rural communities? | What impact to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids have on rural communities?

Learn more about Pat Lunemann at http://www.twineagledairy.com/, and read Javier Garcia’s blog at https://sharedgroundcoop.com/farms/agua-gorda.