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Apple Growers Face Labor, Imports and Policy Pressures
Henderson County apple growers led by Nix struggle with labor shortages and a looming policy change as the USDA considers allowing fresh-pack apples from China. Nix argues for labor reform and calls on Rep. Meadows to act while noting new plant pathology positions and the dangers of cheap imports on local orchards. Farmers at a fundraiser voiced concern over labor and immigration policies, revealing tension between growth aims and regulatory constraints.
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Nix
Blue Ridge Apple Growers
Henderson County
Farm Bureau
U.S
Mark Meadows
Burntshirt Vineyards
USDA
China
Mark
Meadows
Mills River Research Station
Deans
House Agriculture Committee
Frank Lucas
Oklahoma
Star
Lucas