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Tag: Migrant farmworkers

Posted inAgribusiness

In the Midwest, state oversight has forced some employers to provide better housing for migrant farmworkers. But regulations remain spotty.

by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest and Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest December 16, 2022January 27, 2023

While oversight of H2A farmworker housing is enforced by the federal government, migrant farmworker housing is state jurisdiction. Some Midwestern states inspect twice — others not at all.

Posted inGraphic of the Week

GRAPHIC: The people who pick America’s fruits and vegetables are getting older

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest June 16, 2021January 23, 2023
Posted inAgribusiness, Coronavirus, Labor

The CDC recommended states prioritize farmworkers for the COVID-19 vaccine. A few large agricultural states have not.

by Frank Hernandez, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting February 18, 2021February 23, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus

Building Trust Is Key To Ensuring Farmworker Access To COVID Testing, Vaccine

by Christine Herman and Dana Cronin, Harvest Public Media January 22, 2021January 22, 2021
Posted inWellness on the Farm

After #MeToo, This Group Has Nearly Erased Sexual Harassment in Farm Fields

by Vera L. Chang October 26, 2020October 26, 2020
Posted inCoronavirus

‘Either I Risk It All Or Nothing At All’: Migrant Workers’ Need To Work Outweighs COVID-19 Concerns

by Dana Cronin and Christine Herman, Illinois Newsroom October 12, 2020October 12, 2020
Posted inUncategorized

Amid COVID-19 Concerns, Clinics Step Up Testing For Migrant Farmworkers

by Christine Herman, Side Effects Public Media July 9, 2020July 9, 2020
Posted inAgribusiness, Labor

Missouri’s housing inspections for H-2A workers missed deficiencies for years

by Sky Chadde/For The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting & Missourian August 22, 2019August 22, 2019
Posted inAgribusiness, Labor

These farmworkers were forced to labor on empty stomachs

by Sky Chadde/For The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting & Missourian August 21, 2019August 22, 2019
Posted inGovernment, Labor

Under Trump, Wisconsin dairies struggle to keep immigrant workers

by Alexandra Hall (Wisconsin Public Radio) March 20, 2017January 23, 2023

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