The claim from the agriculture sector that it relies on illegal immigrant workers to keep food prices low is deeply frustrating. At 2S Ranch, we’ve never employed illegal labor. Instead, we invest in full-time, benefited cowboys who receive healthcare and a 401K program. When Washington, D.C., carves out exemptions allowing the agriculture industry to exploit cheap, undocumented labor, it creates an unfair playing field. This reliance on what amounts to modern-day slave labor undermines ethical operations like ours, making it nearly impossible to compete while upholding fair wages and benefits for American workers. It’s time for policies that support honest businesses and protect the dignity of labor in agriculture. and our ranch store
