Participants of the 2023 Rural Policy Action Summit spoke about how to expand resources for those in rural communities, among other topics.
4 Reasons You Should Be Paying Attention to the Farm Bill
The Farm Bill provides food assistance for 41 million Americans, funds land conservation practices, is a huge source of federal investment in rural communities, and ensures all Americans they have access to a safe, stable supply of food.
Nikki Fried Listens to Floricua Leaders as She Runs to Unseat DeSantis in 2022
A vocal opponent of the Republican incumbent, the Democratic commissioner has launched a “listening tour” to connect and understand the needs of Florida communities.
Free Mental Health Program for Farmworkers Launches in California and Florida
“Mental health is a health and wellness issue, but it is also a critical workers’ issue that we all must address,” said Mónica Ramírez, founder and president of Justice for Migrant Women.
Washington State Farmworkers Will Soon Be Eligible for Overtime Pay
“These overtime protections will ensure that agricultural workers in Washington are paid for all of the vital work they do,” President Joe Biden said.
César Chávez Has a Prominent Place in Joe Biden’s Oval Office
“As the daughter of a farm-working father…thank you, Mr. President,” Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said.
Two Latino Farmworkers Demanded Overtime Pay, Now They’ve Made History
José Martínez-Cuevas and Patricia Aguilar, who both milked cows for DeRuyter Brothers Dairy, Inc. in Washington, sued for overtime pay. Their actions have changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of farmworkers.
Farmworkers Will Be Given Heroes Award for Service During Pandemic
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation will honor farmworkers, a group disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
Food Pantry Demand Has Exploded in Florida
Many families already feeling the stress of losing their jobs are now enduring growing “food insecurity.”
Florida Farmers May See Losses of More Than $500 Million
Florida’s number 2 industry is severely hurting. But as she works to provide relief, the Democratic Commissioner Nikki Freid says some important lessons have been learned.