How the minimum wage would affect a farms hiring decision

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The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) claims that the going wage for farm labor is exploitative. The CIW supports a minimum wage for farm workers. Explain how the minimum wage would affect a farm's hiring decision. Are farm workers better off under this policy?

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