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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm, repairs a cane loader working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: KEVIN RODRIGUEZ walks out of the smoke after burning his sugar cane field near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: KEVIN RODRIGUEZ walks out of the smoke after burning his sugar cane field near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: KEVIN RODRIGUEZ walks out of the smoke after burning his sugar cane field near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A sugar cane field near Franklin, Louisiana is burned during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: ROGER GABRIEL, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  Workers on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm, right an overturned cane wagon during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Smoke rises from a fresh cut cane field near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Smoke rises from a fresh cut cane field near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest and work in the St. Mary Sugar Co-op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: ROGER GABRIEL, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm burns a field after the cane was cut from the field during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned to remove the shuck and trash left from the cane cutting. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: ROGER GABRIEL, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Sugar cane ready to be cut in the fields. The sugar cane harvest and work in the St. Mary Sugar Co-op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Sugar cane is delivered to the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  Raw sugar is blown into the warehouse at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Sugar mills across Louisiana are being forced to warehouse tens of millions pounds of raw sugar because the sugar refineries in New Orleans are closed because of damage from Hurricane Katrina. The refineries are scheduled to reopen in late 2005. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: JOSEPH AUGUST checks on raw sugar in the warehouse at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Sugar mills across Louisiana are being forced to warehouse tens of millions pounds of raw sugar because the sugar refineries in New Orleans are closed because of damage from Hurricane Katrina. The refineries are scheduled to reopen in late 2005. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Raw sugar in the warehouse at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Sugar mills across Louisiana are being forced to warehouse tens of millions pounds of raw sugar because the sugar refineries in New Orleans are closed because of damage from Hurricane Katrina. The refineries are scheduled to reopen in late 2005. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: REGGIE HEBERT, the warehouse foreman at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill checks raw sugar coming into the warehouse near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Sugar mills across Louisiana are being forced to warehouse tens of millions pounds of raw sugar because the sugar refineries in New Orleans are closed because of damage from Hurricane Katrina. The refineries are scheduled to reopen in late 2005. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  WENDELL HENSLEY, bagasse burner at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana, monitors the fires in the boilers during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  WENDELL HENSLEY, bagasse burner at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana, monitors the fires in the boilers during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  WENDELL HENSLEY, bagasse burner at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana, monitors the fires in the boilers during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  WENDELL HENSLEY, bagasse burner at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana, monitors the fires in the boilers during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: RUDOLFO ROJAS, a sugar boiler at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana, checks the quality of sugar cane syrup during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: RUDOLFO ROJAS, a sugar boiler at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana, checks the quality of sugar cane syrup during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A loader drops sugar cane into the mill at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  TODD MORRIS rests in the cab of the sugar cane loader on Jesse Breaux' near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A loader puts freshly cut sugar cane into a wagon on Jesse Breaux' farm for hauling to the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A loader puts freshly cut sugar cane into a wagon on Jesse Breaux' farm for hauling to the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: KEVIN RODRIGUEZ walks out of the smoke after burning his sugar cane field near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A sugar cane field near Franklin, Louisiana is burned during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest and work in the St. Mary Sugar Co-op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm burns a field after the cane was cut from the field during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned to remove the shuck and trash left from the cane cutting. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: ROGER GABRIEL, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: JOSEPH AUGUST checks on raw sugar in the warehouse at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Sugar mills across Louisiana are being forced to warehouse tens of millions pounds of raw sugar because the sugar refineries in New Orleans are closed because of damage from Hurricane Katrina. The refineries are scheduled to reopen in late 2005. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Raw sugar in the warehouse at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Sugar mills across Louisiana are being forced to warehouse tens of millions pounds of raw sugar because the sugar refineries in New Orleans are closed because of damage from Hurricane Katrina. The refineries are scheduled to reopen in late 2005. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: RUDOLFO ROJAS, a sugar boiler at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana, checks the quality of sugar cane syrup during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Sugar cane pulp moves through the grinders at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The grinders pulverize the cane to extract the juice, which contains the sugar, from it. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Shuck and waste from sugar cane cover the teeth on a drive chain for a sugar cane cutter on Jesse Breaux' farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Sugar cane waits to be cut on Jesse Breaux' farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A loader puts freshly cut sugar cane into a wagon on Jesse Breaux' farm for hauling to the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A loader puts freshly cut sugar cane into a wagon on Jesse Breaux' farm for hauling to the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  Mexican farmers carry a bouquet of flowers during a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, a South Korean farmer who committed suicided during a protest against liberalized agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  South Korean protesters and friends of Lee Kyung-hae during a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, the South Korean farmer who committed suicided during a protest against liberalized agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  Members of Lee Kyung-hae's family mourn during a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, the South Korean farmer who committed suicided during a protest against liberalized agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  Members of Lee Kyung-hae's family mourn during a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, the South Korean farmer who committed suicided during a protest against liberalized agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  Members of Lee Kyung-hae's family mourn during a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, the South Korean farmer who committed suicided during a protest against liberalized agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  Members of Lee Kyung-hae's family mourn during a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, the South Korean farmer who committed suicided during a protest against liberalized agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  A member of Lee Kyung-hae's family carries a bouquet of flowers during a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, the South Korean farmer who committed suicided during a protest against liberalized agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  Mexican farmers carry a bouquet of flowers during a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, a South Korean farmer who committed suicided during a protest against liberalized agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  Members of Lee Kyung-hae's family mourn during a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, the South Korean farmer who committed suicided during a protest against liberalized agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  Members of Lee Kyung-hae's family mourn during a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, the South Korean farmer who committed suicided during a protest against liberalized agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  Members of Lee Kyung-hae's family mourn during a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, the South Korean farmer who committed suicided during a protest against liberalized agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  An altar with a picture of Lee Kyung-hae during a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, a South Korean farmer who committed suicided during a protest against liberalized agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  South Korean protesters in Cancun at a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, a South Korean farmer who committed ritual suicided during a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  South Korean protesters in Cancun at a memorial service for Lee Kyung-hae, a South Korean farmer who committed ritual suicided during a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: Protesters battle Mexican riot police during a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: Protesters battle Mexican riot police during a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2003FILEAntiWTOProtests036.jpg
  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: Protesters battle Mexican riot police during a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2003FILEAntiWTOProtests035.jpg
  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: South Korean farmers battle Mexican riot police during a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2003FILEAntiWTOProtests034.jpg
  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: Protesters battle Mexican riot police during a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: South Korean farmers battle Mexican riot police during a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2003FILEAntiWTOProtests032.jpg
  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: South Korean farmers battle Mexican riot police during a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2003FILEAntiWTOProtests031.jpg
  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: South Korean farmers battle Mexican riot police during a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2003FILEAntiWTOProtests030.jpg
  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: South Korean farmers battle Mexican riot police during a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2003FILEAntiWTOProtests029.jpg
  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: South Korean farmers battle Mexican riot police during a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2003FILEAntiWTOProtests028.jpg
  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: South Korean farmers battle Mexican riot police during a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: Farmers from South Korea lead a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Lee Kyung-hae, a South Korean farmer, committed ritual suicided during the protest. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2003FILEAntiWTOProtests024.jpg
  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: Farmers from South Korea lead a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Lee Kyung-hae, a South Korean farmer, committed ritual suicided during the protest. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2003FILEAntiWTOProtests023.jpg
  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: Farmers from South Korea lead a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Lee Kyung-hae, a South Korean farmer, committed ritual suicided during the protest. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: Farmers from South Korea lead a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Lee Kyung-hae, a South Korean farmer, committed ritual suicided during the protest. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2003FILEAntiWTOProtests016.jpg
  • 10 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO: Farmers from South Korea lead a protest against liberalizing agricultural trade at the WTO ministerial conference in Cancun. Lee Kyung-hae, a South Korean farmer, committed ritual suicided during the protest. Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2003FILEAntiWTOProtests015.jpg
  • 14 SEPTEMBER 2003 - CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO:  Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly farmers, came to Cancun for the fifth ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO). They were protesting against developed nations pushing to get access to agricultural markets in developing nations. The talks ultimately collapsed after no progress with no agreements reached between the participants.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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