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Strawberries: A crop of opportunity for Mexican-Americans

06/05/19 6:35 AM By Ed Maixner
KEYWORDS Andrew & Williamson california California Strawberry Commission Carolyn O'Donnell Dave Murray florida Hispanic farmers Jesus Alvarado Kenneth Parker Parkesdale Farms Peggy Parke Peter Navarro Red Blossom strawberries
Mexican immigrants have gradually advanced from farmworker to become the most typical California strawberry farmer, but now they faces challenges over labor and affordable farmland.
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Ed Maixner
Contributing Editor

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