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Hiding in the fields - farm workers fearing deportation stay in California's shadows

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Raids at farms and businesses that rely on the agricultural industry in California have ramped up this month .

More than 40% of US farmworkers are undocumented immigrants, according to a report by the US Department of Agriculture .

The raids are part of President Donald Trump 's goal of arresting 3,000 undocumented immigrants per day.

The arrests have raised fears of shortages to America 's food supply.

Raquel says she's more concerned now for the future of the restaurant than she was during Covid raids.

Other companies around her that rely on agriculture have already been affected.

A migrant selling strawberries from his truck on the side of the road says the raids have already had a devastating effect.

Óscar says he has been working to finalise his immigration status but is unsure of what to do next.