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‘Scared of crossing the border’: The Arizona farmers who rely on Mexican workers

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Briefings

A 2026 article highlights Arizona farmers in Yuma County who depend on daily Mexican border crossings for produce farms. The author, John Boelts, supports Trump's border controls while noting internal Republican factional conflicts hinder foreign labor hiring.

Key points

• Yuma County, Arizona, produces vast quantities of crops that require daily labor from workers crossing the US-Mexico border.
• John Boelts, a farmer and Trump supporter, advocates for strict border controls despite internal Republican disagreements over foreign labor recruitment.

Context

This report examines the economic reliance of Arizona agriculture on Mexican migrant workers, specifically in Yuma County, where daily border crossings are essential for farm operations.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. No specific dates, numbers, or names of other workers are provided. The article does not contain data on labor costs, crop yields, or border crossing statistics.

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