Over a third of the country’s vegetables and two-thirds of all fruits are grown in California. Temporary labor supply is more plentiful than in previous seasons given the collapse of the non-farm economy and easing of restrictions on H2A visas. Yet, industry leaders worry that localized outbreaks could quickly shut down farms and packing facilities.

Presented by Kristin Kiesel
Assistant Professor of Teaching
Agricultural and Resource Economics College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
UC Davis