Watch the Replay: The Ongoing Fight for Farm Worker Justice in New York

On July 25, 2025, the National Farm Worker Ministry (NFWM) hosted a live webinar, The Ongoing Fight for Farm Worker Justice in New York, featuring leaders from Rural & Migrant Ministries (RMM) and the Worker Justice Center of New York (WJCNY). This in-depth conversation examined the impact of New York’s 2019 Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act—a landmark law for farm workers—and the urgent challenges that remain in securing justice, dignity, and fair treatment in the fields.

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The panel, moderated by Rev. Dr. Nathan Hosler (NFWM Board President), included:

• Wilmer Jimenez, Chief Program Officer at Rural & Migrant Ministries
• Emma Kreyche, Director of Advocacy, Outreach & Education at the Worker Justice Center of New York

Together, they explored:

• The history and ongoing impact of the 2019 Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act
• Barriers to fully implementing the law and ensuring its protections reach all farm workers
• The present-day realities and systemic challenges faced by farm workers in New York
• What’s at stake for farm worker rights, and the role that allies and advocates can play

This 90-minute discussion centers the voices of those working directly with farm worker communities and offers practical insights for anyone committed to supporting farm workers in New York and beyond.