• DearOldGrandma@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    This is not the way. It does not tackle the issue of farms growing water-intensive crops, it just deincentivizes farms from hiring migrant workers. Farms will still run the risk of hiring migrants because their labor is comparatively cheap, and they will still farm water-intensive crops.

    Instead let’s vilify this and advocate for better work conditions and sustainable farming practices.

    Edit: I think all forms of business inherently, naturally take advantage of the opportunities available to them regardless of legality. They must be regulated and held accountable if we wish to see any societal progress to combat climate change and other civil injustices.

    • QuadDamage@kbin.earth
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      21 hours ago

      I’m not wholly opposed to your idea but it does solve the second issue but indirectly.

      1. Some farmers get arrested/put out of business
      2. Other farmers can’t hire/abuse immigrant labor (maybe set up a reward for every successful report)
      3. Farmers go out of business
      4. New farmers who use sustainable practices and give a damn about work conditions take root instead