Lack of Migrant Workers Leaves Crawfish Industry Fishing for Help

By Mae Harding

The ULM Hawkeye

Louisiana’s ideal geography allows for the cultivation of all kinds of seafood, especially crawfish. While consumers can enjoy crawfish year-round, the official season runs from January through June. This year, however, a shortage of migrant workers in crawfish processing plants could mean a quick, more expensive season.

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