holiday tradition

Friday, December 13, 2024

The hard life of migrant workers who provide labor for Christmas tree growers

  Trimmel Gomes, producer/reporter, Virginia News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   The joy of decorating a real Christmas tree is a time-honored tradition for many people across the country. But the story behind the real trees is often overlooked. A closer look reveals a labor-intensive industry supported by migrant workers who face difficult conditions to provide a […]