The Unsung Gatekeepers of America’s Food Border
Mani Skaria, PhD, December 3, 2025 Most people never hear their names, but U.S. Customs Brokers are among the quiet heroes of America’s food and the agricultural system. Customs and Border Patrol professionals like Phillip Garcia of Hidalgo, Texas, works behind the scenes to ensure that every shipment of fruits, plants, seeds, organic ingredients, or…
