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    Immigrant Labor and Your Christmas Tree

    When Congress failed to pass comprehensive immigration reform, there were warnings of a shortage of workers, especially in agriculture. One seasonal crop that might be hard hit is Christmas trees.  Joe Sharp is owner of the Yule Tree Farms in Clackamas County, Oregon.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    When Congress failed to pass comprehensive immigration reform, there were warnings of a shortage of workers, especially in agriculture. One seasonal crop that might be hard hit is Christmas trees. Joe Sharp is owner of the Yule Tree Farms in Clackamas County, Oregon.

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