Stronger protections needed for farm workers as pandemic stretches into second year, argue researchers – May 14, 2021

Stronger protections needed for farm workers as pandemic stretches into second year, argue researchers Farmworkers face serious occupational risks that the pandemic has only exacerbated, and better policies are needed to protect them from exposure to heat, chemicals, and Covid-19, say two new related reports on social and health conditions… Continue reading

‘Legitimate reason’ behind debt relief for minority farmers, says Vilsack – May 6, 2021

‘Legitimate reason’ behind debt relief for minority farmers, says Vilsack The USDA will proceed with $4 billion in loan forgiveness for socially disadvantaged farmers despite lawsuits that want to add white farmers to the program, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Wednesday. The assistance is intended to address the cumulative… Continue reading