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Breaking the Cycle for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers

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All too often, migrant and seasonal farmworkers suffer from chronic unemployment and underemployment due to the cyclical nature of the work, and the below average pay.  These workers also face significant barriers in the workplace due to low levels of education, limited English proficiency, and lack of stable housing.   So this week, I was thrilled to […]

50 Years of Helping Farmworkers

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For years, Julian performed the incredibly hard work of harvesting onions and vegetables at a farm in upstate New York, making only $8.50 an hour. As a seasonal farm worker, the pay was barely enough to take care of his family.  He wanted to make a change, learn some new skills and start a new […]




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