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Fall 2021 Immigration Update

Immigration reform is still under debate in the US Congress’ budget reconciliation bill. NFWM wants meaningful immigration reform that provides a pa... Read More »

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2021 Season of Giving

Boycotts HAVE been won. Growers HAVE signed contracts. Companies HAVE entered into agree... Read More »

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We have heard from Reynolds!

There will be a meeting on November 15th or 16th between faith leaders and executives from Reynolds to discuss our faith leader letter. Please make th... Read More »

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Harvest of Justice 2021 Resources Now Available!

NFWM's annual "Harvest of Justice" resources are now available!  The 2021 theme is "Farm Workers & Food Justice."  The overwhelmin... Read More »

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Heat stress: Call to prayer and action

NFWM joins with our farm worker partner PCUN in mourning the death of a farm worker on Saturday, June 19 from extreme heat at his workplace. Reyna Lop... Read More »

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NFWM Statement: Recent Supreme Court News

National Farm Worker Ministry Statement about the recent Supreme Court ruling, Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid. The National Farm Worker Ministry belie... Read More »

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Wendy’s Update: Demand REAL Transparency!

Wendy's STILL refuses to join the Fair Food Program (FFP). They claim that their own efforts and standards are sufficient to ensure ... Read More »

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NFWM’s 50 for 50: Celebrating history

Featuring stories of some of the 50 people, events, and even "things" that tell the history of NFWM, our new online exhibit celebrates the 50... Read More »

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UPDATE: CALL FOR FAITH LEADERS! 

We’re urging faith leaders across the U.S. and around the world to sign a letter to Mr. Richard Burrows, Chairman of the Board, British Am... Read More »

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Essential but Ineligible: an Op-Ed

"In a nutshell: Farmworkers are recognized as essential by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. That gives them some mobility protection, reducin... Read More »

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