Immigrants in Rural America

In this episode, Bryan Little, Director of Labor Affairs for the California Farm Bureau, and Sonia Parras Konrad join hosts Joel and Heidi Heitkamp to discuss farm labor regulations, immigration, and affects of this Administration's immigration policies on rural communities. You'll get practical insights and stories about the impact of labor shortages, ever-changing regulations, and evolving federal policies on American agriculture and everyday rural life. The discussion emphasizes the humanity behind immigration statistics, the urgent need for community advocacy, and ways you can make a difference for your neighbors.Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project, making sure the voices of the rest of us are heard in Washington. To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org or find us at https://onecountryproject.substack.com/. (03:40) - Bryan Little discusses labor challenges in California agriculture (13:37) - Bryan Little offers insights on Border Patrol enforcement in California (29:23) - Sonia Parras Konrad talks with Heidi Heitkamp about the disconnect between rural policies and communities (38:46) - Sonia Parras Konrad describes the policy impacts she is witnessing (44:52) - Sonia Parras Konrad discusses how policies must change to meet the needs of immigrants (48:07) - Heidi and Sonia encourage listeners to support immigrants in their communities