Sexual violence is a serious threat to female farm workers, who are often immigrants, undocumented, and marginalized. The Conversation article suggest... Read More »
Exposure to toxic chemicals, known as pesticides, is a rampant issue among farm worker women and their families. These chemicals are often sprayed bot... Read More »
The article explores the challenges and opportunities of providing adequate and affordable housing for farmworkers in California, who often face subst... Read More »
By Rose Green-Flores, a reflection after NFWM’s May trip with LUPE There is power in community. This was evident throughout NFWM's recent educati... Read More »
A report by Hector R. Rodriguez on June 3, 2023 On June 3rd, I met with Ramon Torres and three board members of Tierra y Libertad, the 65-acre coop... Read More »
One of the best ways you can stand in solidarity with farm workers is by advocating for legislation that improves their working and living conditions.... Read More »
Written By: Finn Spencer, Farmworker Association of Florida Originally published at Grassroots Farmworker Action Blog Truly a grassroots movemen... Read More »
Written By: Julie Taylor, NFWM Executive Director Recent legislation aimed at restricting immigrant rights is increasing concern both for the exper... Read More »
By the Rev. Connie Yost, President, Farm Worker Ministry Northwest The workers at Sunnyside, Washington's Ostrom Mushrooms continue to struggle for... Read More »
Farm workers are among the poorest workers in the U.S. Hazardous conditions are routine and include pesticide exposure, heat stress, lack of shade, an... Read More »