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Dennis Moroney tends to his cows at his ranch outside of Bisbee, Ariz. Moroney must feed the cows every day, as well as the horses, sheep, chickens and other farm animals on the ranch. (Cronkite Borderlands Initiative photo by Molly J. Smith)
Jun 3, 2013

Immigration reform poses challenges for farmers along two borders

There is no fruit on the trees in New York in March but Jim Bittner is busy making phone calls and talking to buyers for the upcoming growing season. When he walks outside, the cool air from Lake Ontario bites at his cheeks. If the sky is clear, he might be able to see Toronto, Canada, from one of his apple orchards.

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