How can we economically justify closed borders when consumers are not willing to pay for increased cost?
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agchat:
Q3 (via @MichaelHLau) How can we economically justify closed borders when consumers are not willing to pay for increased cost? #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q3 Not sure there is an economic justification but security is something to consider. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q3 How can we economically justify closed borders when consumers are not willing to pay for increased cost? #agchat
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ComfyPaws:
Q3 and for ecomonics - 16.6 billion untaxed dollars went to Mexico last year - more than they make on oil exports #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q3 We can justify for safety of American farmers/land owners. Huge problem with border crime. #agchat
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SlowMoneyFarm:
Q3 maybe that needs to happen - no work no eat; harsh but will jolt some to reality & appreciation #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q3 There's a high amount of existing immigrants, legal and otherwise. There'd be a "dead period" where much change wouldn't happen. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @AgriBlogger: Q3 We can justify for safety of American farmers/land owners. Huge problem with border crime. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q3 As far as the rise in food prices, many Americans would complain but wouldn't DO anything about it. #agchat
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UddertechInc:
Q3 well consumers r willing 2 pay more 4 organic, free range, hormone, AB free products, they should pay 4 good labor #agchat
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cespenshade:
Q3: The other challenge is how to we keep competitive in a global marketplace? #agchat
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samvance:
Q3 We need to start revealing the real cost of food and that means fair labor practices and removing price floors. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q3 The border (MX) isn't closing. Closed border to US (i.e. Cuba), and people still come. #agchat
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SlowMoneyFarm:
Q3 border needs to be closed; not just Mexicans coming across -many other countries too including Muslim prayer rugs found in desert #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q3 Not a choice. Borders must be shut down. Period. It's a matter of economic & national security. #agchat
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ColorMeRed:
RT @SlowMoneyFarm: Q3 border needs to be closed; not just Mexicans coming across -many other countries too including Muslim prayer rugs found in desert #agchat
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kmrivard:
@AgriLawyer Q3 Citizens can't necessarily reduce the price of gas, but there are plenty of people who could work fields ;) #agchat
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kmrivard:
The man's got a point. RT @JeffFowle: Q3 Not a choice. Borders must be shut down. Period. Its a matter of econ. & nat. security. #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q3 Immigration issues not about "dirt" but law, safety, fairness. Ag labor is one of the losers. #agchat
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cornfedfarmer:
Q3 You don't close it completely. Make sure we have a sound immigrant policy 2 allow ppl 2 come & work or seek citizenship. #agchat
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agchat:
You all were doing SO Well in Q1 & Q2 on Q#s. Can you please, please continue that for Q3... #agchat
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roarfarms:
Q3, think of how much more $ the gvt would have if they enforced the fine for entering our country illegaly
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mpaynknoper:
Q3 National security, awareness of #ag contribution to economy & educating about employment opps. Plus WORK ETHIC. #agchat
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kmrivard:
@AgriLawyer Q3 Tech trends are good, but many crops require specialized physical labor. Machines can't do everything. #agchat
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SlowMoneyFarm:
Q3 people assuming border issue is just illegal Mexicans don't see reality of it's really NOT! #agchat
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Cottonaggie:
Q3 On border in AZ, it’s the Wild West in the 21st Century but we know that a secure border works. Closed won't #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q3 Big Challenge: Close border SOLID! Ensure consistent & ample labor visas & ability to check backgrounds. #agchat
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AgriLawyer:
@kmrivard I understand many do, but the cost chain will decrease cost of labor somewhere down the line to lessen the price impact.Q3 #agchat
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AFBFMace:
RT @Cottonaggie: Q3 On border in AZ, it’s the Wild West in the 21st Century but we know that a secure border works. Closed wont #agchat
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jsamuelson56:
Who will pay for admin RT @JeffFowle Q3 Close border SOLID! Ensure consistent & ample labor visas & ability to check backgrounds. #agchat
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benlacross:
Q3 increased cost of food production, but inability to harvest crops due to inadequate labor is the worst possible outcome #agchat
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AgriLawyer:
@kmrivard Q3 However most Americans do not live in the large farm areas, its not just hard work, its a lifestyle due to location. #agchat
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farmanddairy:
RT @BenLaCross: Q3 increased cost of food production, but inability to harvest crops due to inadequate labor is worst poss outcome #agchat
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hullmilk:
RT @JeffFowle Q3 Ensure consistent & ample labor visas & ability to check backgrounds. What is preventing ample visas? Any ideas? #agchat
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kmrivard:
@mpaynknoper Q3 I may be a computer geek but there's plenty days that scooping rabbit poo is a LOT more fun than the office. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q3 I have back, hip, and knee problems. I'm 4'10" and asthmatic. I still feel that I'm suitable for many types of physical labor. #agchat
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agchat: Q3 (via @MichaelHLau) How can we economically justify closed borders when consumers are not willing to pay for increased cost? #agchat
JPlovesCOTTON: Q3 Not sure there is an economic justification but security is something to consider. #agchat
mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q3 How can we economically justify closed borders when consumers are not willing to pay for increased cost? #agchat
Cottonaggie: Q3 And therein lies much of the challenge. #agchat
agchat: @AgriLawyer Q3 How can we economically justify closed borders when consumers are not willing to pay for increased cost? #agchat #agchat
drewbender: RT @agchat: Q3 via @MichaelHLau How can we economically justify closed borders when consumers aren't willing 2 pay 4 increased cost? #agchat
AgriBlogger: Q3 We can justify for safety of American farmers/land owners. Huge problem with border crime. #agchat
SlowMoneyFarm: Q3 maybe that needs to happen - no work no eat; harsh but will jolt some to reality & appreciation #agchat
agsalesman: Q3: we already import oil, do we really want food too? #agchat
jsamuelson56: Q3 At the heart of the matter #agchat
UddertechInc: Q3 well consumers r willing 2 pay more 4 organic, free range, hormone, AB free products, they should pay 4 good labor #agchat
cespenshade: Q3: The other challenge is how to we keep competitive in a global marketplace? #agchat
iTweetMeat: Q3 The border (MX) isn't closing. Closed border to US (i.e. Cuba), and people still come. #agchat
ColorMeRed: RT @SlowMoneyFarm: Q3 border needs to be closed; not just Mexicans coming across -many other countries too including Muslim prayer rugs found in desert #agchat
cornfedfarmer: Q3 You don't close it completely. Make sure we have a sound immigrant policy 2 allow ppl 2 come & work or seek citizenship. #agchat
MichaelHLau: RT @agchat: Q3 (via @MichaelHLau) How can we economically justify closed borders when consumers are not willing to pay for increased cost? #agchat
kmrivard: @jordanmcraig Hey Jordan, great to have you tonight! You're not late, you're just making an entrance ;) We're on Q3. #agchat
billiegirltoo: RT @agsalesman: Q3: we already import oil, do we really want food too? #agchat
farmanddairy: Q3 RT @clairecelsi: There has to be a way to allow documented guest workers into the country without endangering our country. #agchat
AFBFMace: RT @Cottonaggie: Q3 On border in AZ, it’s the Wild West in the 21st Century but we know that a secure border works. Closed wont #agchat
Farm3rsDaught3r: RT @JeffFowle: Q3 Big Challenge: Close border SOLID! Ensure consistent & ample labor visas & ability to check backgrounds. #agchat
benlacross: Q3 increased cost of food production, but inability to harvest crops due to inadequate labor is the worst possible outcome #agchat
hullmilk: RT @JeffFowle Q3 Ensure consistent & ample labor visas & ability to check backgrounds. What is preventing ample visas? Any ideas? #agchat
JustPlainBill: @mpaynknoper Q3 Consumers do not have a choice. Food is a first order priority. The Q should be,How do we ameliorate the cost? #agchat
