Utah farm owner charged with assault after punching a worker who confronted him over not being paid.

The owner is now under investigation for human trafficking and fraud.

The farm owner is literally the president of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation 💀

https://www.sltrib.com/news/business/2023/08/11/utah-farm-bureau-president-accused/

Utah Farm Bureau president accused of hitting employee, but police are investigating more serious allegations

The president of the Utah Farm Bureau was arrested earlier this week, but local law enforcement believes there are more allegations that need to be investigated.

The Salt Lake Tribune
Stories like this are a reminder that just because you own a farm does not make you a "farmer". This is the reality of capitalist exploitation in agriculture, the common American portrayal of it all as humble salts of the earth is political propaganda to send rich people even more money.