Immigration raids disrupt fruit harvesting in California. Immigration raids disrupt fruit harvesting in California # Immigration raids disrupt fruit harvesting in California Increased immigration enforcement across California's Central Valley has disrupted agricultural operations, with workers detained or staying home over concerns about arrests. Growers report reduced labor availability affecting fig and melon harvesting. Kevin Herman of The Specialty Crop Co. said approximately half of the 100 workers employed to harvest figs had missed work for more than a week. As a result, shipments to North American retailers fell below ordered volumes. © U.S.