I am guessing that this issue has most likely been addressed already in this bug thread, but I don't have the time or patience to dig through it so...
The problem I have is when I automate workers to do all the tasks (not just trade routes or work within city limits) - they don't build farms near the cities, just outside the fat cross. They do build farms on farmable resources, though (corn, etc), but never in areas near the city where I would like them to. I know that everyone says not to automate your workers, but I prefer doing that then managing the 20+ workers I get on huge maps when I'm taking down the other civs. Any and all insight on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!