The American dairy industry relies heavily on immigrant labor—yet these essential workers often face exploitation, invisibility, and systemic neglect, as revealed in CBS’s “The Price of Milk.”

The economy and immigration are two of the most significant issues on the minds of Americans. Still, we rarely get a glimpse behind the scenes to see how these key forces in American life intersect. CBS News’ Race & Culture and CBS Reports reveal the connection between immigration and food prices by following the journey of people, both legal and undocumented, who bring America’s milk to market.

What’s the True Price of Milk? It’s Time to Rethink the Food System

The American dairy industry thrives on a hidden workforce—immigrants who often go unprotected, underpaid, and unseen. The future of agriculture must be fair, ethical, and circular by design.

Klean Industries Is Advancing Food System Justice With:

✅ Circular agri-solutions for waste valorization and emissions reduction
✅ Technology-driven transparency via KleanLoop™ for labor & ESG reporting
✅ Modular systems to support ethical, decentralized production
✅ Support for policy-aligned sustainable infrastructure

Get in Touch with Klean Industries to help build equitable and circular food supply chains—where every worker and resource is valued » GO.