Labor Shortages Hit Louisiana Crawfish Industry

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Spring is an important time for crawfish in Louisiana. But there are not enough foreign workers for this industry.

Crawfish producers need many workers for their plants. These workers usually come with special H-2B visas.

The government allows a certain number of these visas each year. This year, the approval process was much slower than usual.

Businesses like Alan Lawson's depend on these foreign workers. Local people often do not want to do these hard jobs.

The lack of workers will make crawfish prices go up. Restaurants might not have enough crawfish for their customers.

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Why is spring important for crawfish in Louisiana?

Spring is an important time for crawfish in Louisiana because it is the season when they are harvested.

What type of visas do crawfish workers usually have?

Crawfish workers usually come with special H-2B visas.

What might happen to crawfish prices due to the lack of workers?

The lack of workers will make crawfish prices go up.

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