Roaring Creek Eggs is owned by a private equity firm. The operation employs undocumented workers. The farm pays below-market wages.
When wages are kept artificially low through the employment of undocumented workers, it affects wage levels in the local agricultural sector. This creates competitive pressure on other farms in the area.
Former employees report that management is aware of the undocumented status of workers. Lower labor costs result from this employment practice.
Roaring Creek Eggs operates at a large scale and requires significant amounts of water. The operation pumps water from the same aquifer that supplies local residents and neighboring farms.
Neighbors have reported their wells running dry or becoming unusable. The farm's water usage draws from the shared groundwater supply.
Roaring Creek Eggs operates a large-scale chicken operation. The concentration of animals produces significant amounts of waste. The farm's waste management practices are in place, but the scale of operation creates challenges.
Residents in the area report fly infestations. Residents report difficulty using their yards and keeping windows open during warm months. The fly problem affects the surrounding community.
Roaring Creek Eggs employs workers on temporary agricultural visas. These workers are tied to their employer and have limited ability to change jobs.
The farm employs both temporary visa workers and American employees. American employees have left the operation. Work assignments, shifts, and workloads differ between worker groups.
Temporary visa workers depend on their employer for their visa status. American workers who have left report different treatment and working conditions. The structure of the workforce affects working conditions and employee retention.
Wage levels in the local agricultural sector are affected by the farm's employment practices.
Degrade the area while bidding up agricultural land, acquiring properties while operations degrade surrounding land values.
Residents report difficulty enjoying their properties due to fly infestations and other issues related to the farm's operations.
The farm's operations and business practices have eroded trust between neighbors and within the community.
The private equity ownership structure prioritizes profit over community relationships and local interests.
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Documentation of dry wells, fly infestations, or worker exploitation
Report violations to:
Department of Labor
Environmental Protection Agency
State Agricultural Board
Contact local representatives
Attend town meetings
Support affected neighbors