Concern Grows as Harvest Approaches: Rep Gonzales hosted roundtable to discuss work visa issues

With fall harvest just around the corner, the need for on-farm labor continues to climb. U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzalez recently held a roundtable with Texas farmers and ranchers to discuss the need for work visas.

Rep. Gonzalez spoke with RFD-TV’s own Janet Adkison on what producers had to say, the progress being made, and border security.

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