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Advocates bring attention to racism rooted in farming across NC

Advocates Bring Attention to Racism Rooted in Farming Across NC. Public News Service

The article reports on the annual Harvest of Justice program hosted by the National Farm Worker Ministry, which aims to shed light on the adverse effe... Read More »

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Sexual violence is a pervasive threat for female farm workers heres how the US could reduce their risk

Sexual Violence Is a Pervasive Threat for Female Farm Workers – Here’s How the US Could Reduce Their Risk. The Conversation

Sexual violence is a serious threat to female farm workers, who are often immigrants, undocumented, and marginalized. The Conversation article suggest... Read More »

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How to Grow Good Housing

How to Grow Good Housing. Alta Journal

The article explores the challenges and opportunities of providing adequate and affordable housing for farmworkers in California, who often face subst... Read More »

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Pushing Back Against Loosening Child Labor Laws

Pushing Back Against Loosening Child Labor Laws. Yes! Magazine

States across the country are attempting to weaken child labor protections, just as violations of these standards are rising. This report identifies b... Read More »

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Farmworkers Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Farmworkers: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. HBO.

John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, and how we’ve failed to protect them. View the full video on YouTube: April 17, 202... Read More »

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Children Working in Agriculture Face Grueling Labor With Little Legal Protection Speakers Say

Children Working in Agriculture Face Grueling Labor with Little Legal Protection. The Tablet

Children working in agriculture face grueling labor with little legal protection, speakers say. They are exposed to harsh conditions, pesticides, and ... Read More »

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NFWM Supports UFW Salinas Worker Center

Central Coast Farm Worker Center Grand Opening Sam Trickey & UFW President Arturo R... Read More »

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Reflections on CIW’s Freedom Fast 2018

The Power of Commitment Reflections on CIW’s Freedom Fast 2018 By NFWM Executive Director Julie Taylor A year ago, I joined the Coalition of Im... Read More »

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May 2018 YAYA Immersion Trip to North Carolina

By Tareek Leonard The idea that solidarity between black and brown folks is a myth is commonly put forth by people. Both black and brown folks come f... Read More »

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NFWM Endorses FLOC’s Boycott of Reynolds American VUSE

On January 27, 2018, the NFWM Board of Directors voted to endorse the Farm Labor Organizing Committee’s (FLOC) boycott of Reynolds American VUSE e-c... Read More »

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