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Georgia Farmers Say Immigration Law Keeps Workers Away

Workers pick onions on a Vidalia onion farm in Lyons, Ga. Farmers are concerned that the state's new legislation meant to bar illegal immigrants from the workforce will scare away migrant laborers. David Goldman/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Georgia Farmers Say Immigration Law Keeps Workers Away

In Georgia, farmers have almost everything they need for a successful early harvest, as squash, peppers and peaches are ready for market. But one thing's missing: someone to pick them. They blame the state's new immigration reform law, saying it's keeping itinerant workers away.

Is The L.A. Food Truck Bubble Ready To Burst?

Crowds gather at L.A. Street Food Fest last year, where food trucks competed for awards such as "Best in Show" and "People's Choice Award." Mark Krynsky/Flickr hide caption

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Mark Krynsky/Flickr

National

Is The L.A. Food Truck Bubble Ready To Burst?

With more and more entrepreneurs starting up food trucks in Los Angeles — and corporate trucks like Domino's getting into the act — some fear the once-underground foodie scene has been co-opted. And some food bloggers and trend watchers are predicting the movement's demise.