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Migrant worker Ricky Hernandez, 33, of Nayarit, Mexico, recovers after inspecting fires in a tobacco-curing barn in Mayfield, Ky., on Oct. 29, 2009. Hernandez has worked for tobacco farmer Gary Brame for 11 years, sending money to his wife and two sons in Mexico. ÒMy body is here, but my mind is in Mexico,Ó Hernandez said. ÒAll of the time I think of my family.Ó During his time at the farm, Hernandez usually works 10-12 hour days, seven days a week.

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