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Farmworkers
Historic Farmworker Overtime Bill Awaits California Governor’s Nod
After pushing for fair pay, California farmworkers will finally be paid overtime when they work more than eight hours a day — if the bill is signed.
No Other Way Than to Struggle: The Farmworker-Led Boycott of Driscoll’s Berries
When the farmworkers demanded a collective bargaining agreement, the supervisors sent in the police.
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Peruvian Farmer Takes Stand Against Gold-Mining Corporation: “I Will Never Give Up My Land“
A team of engineers from Yanacocha came to our property to evict us, claiming we were not legitimate owners.
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Female Migrant Farmworkers Push Back Against Sexism and Abuse in California’s Wine Country
In Sonoma County, women are coming together to support one another and advocate for the safety of undocumented fieldworkers who often work in isolation.
The Future of the Food Justice Movement
While farmworkers have organized to improve labor conditions in US agriculture, racial injustice in the food system remains.
Coalition of Immokalee Workers Targets Wendy’s for Rejecting Fairer Standards for Farmworkers
Organizers are calling for Wendy's to join the Fair Food Program and respect the rights of farmworkers.
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From Farm to Table: Protecting Farmworkers From Pesticides
Juan Fernando Rodriguez Tellez came to Capitol Hill to persuade EPA regulators to protect farmworkers from pesticides. This is his story.
Women Farmers and Land Grabs in Haiti: An Interview With Iderle Brénus
When a family is dispossessed of its land, women are victims. Rural women are the first to feel the pain.
US Farmers Allege Deception by Agrochemical Giant: The Case Against Syngenta
Farmers allege Syngenta willfully deceived them in order to continue profiting from the sale of genetically modified corn.
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If There Are No New Farmers, Who Will Grow Our Food?
Programs across the country are trying to make it easier for new farmers to get started and put down roots.