Ruth Conniff

journalist

Ruth Conniff is a journalist and author known for her insightful reporting on the intersection of agriculture, immigration, and labor in the United States, particularly in the context of Wisconsin's dairy industry. Her work highlights the mutual dependence between local farmers and undocumented immigrant laborers, as depicted in her book 'Milked: How an American Crisis Brought Together Midwestern Dairy Farmers and Mexican Workers.' Conniff's analyses shed light on the often contradictory policies surrounding immigration and labor in rural America.