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Gender Based Violence in the Fields Upcoming Free Webinar

When the #MeToo movement exploded, one of the most powerful public responses came from a coalition of 700,000 women farm workers writing in solidarity... Read More »

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Submit Comments on the new H-2A Regulations

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released proposed regulations for H-2A Guestworkers, a temporary visa provided to farm workers for seasonal wor... Read More »

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Harvest of Justice 2019

The 2019 Harvest of Justice season began on Labor Day, September 2 and lasts through World Food Day, October 16th. This is an opportunity to raise awa... Read More »

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Urgent Action Needed Now to Support Farm Workers!

Cosponsors needed for the Agricultural Workers Program From now until September 6th, please take the time to contact your Congressional Representat... Read More »

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YAYAs Help a Community Garden Address Food Insecurity

This August YAYA has continued to develop their relationship with St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Apopka, FL. Taylor Snider, Part-time YAYA Co... Read More »

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National Farm Worker Ministry’s Harvest of Justice

Come, stand with farm workers against gender-based violence The National Farm Workers Ministry invites people of faith to observe the period from Lab... Read More »

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Use Your Voice as a Citizen – Push Legislation for Farm Workers

National Farm Workers Ministry continues to push for both the Agricultural Worker Program Act (“Blue Card” bill) and the Fairness for Farm Workers... Read More »

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NFWM Says Goodbye to Longtime Staff, Susan Alan

For 17 years Susan Alan has been part of the life of the National Farm Worker Ministry. She has at times been and done a little bit of everything. If... Read More »

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YAYA Seeking Food Justice

Two members of YAYA, Ofelia Sanchez (left) and Yaretzi Perez (center below) went to Atlanta, Georgia for the Uprooted and Rising Conference. Uprooted... Read More »

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Bruce Hanson ¡Presente!

The National Farm Worker Ministry has lost one of our dearest, oldest and wisest friends. D. Bruce Hanson passed away May 16, 2019 after a brief illne... Read More »

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