Agriculture
Participants of the 2023 Rural Policy Action Summit spoke about how to expand resources for those in rural communities, among other topics.
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.
A vocal opponent of the Republican incumbent, the Democratic commissioner has launched a "listening tour" to connect and understand the needs of Florida communities.
"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.
"These overtime protections will ensure that agricultural workers in Washington are paid for all of the vital work they do," President Joe Biden said.
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“As the daughter of a farm-working father...thank you, Mr. President," Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said.
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.