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Majority of hired farm laborers in the US are ______-born
Majority of hired farm laborers in the US are ______-born
foreign
Changes in immigration policies have made it difficult for farmers to find ______
Changes in immigration policies have made it difficult for farmers to find ______
workers
Farm workers, deemed essential during the pandemic, are among the ______-paid
Farm workers, deemed essential during the pandemic, are among the ______-paid
lowest
Children as young as 12 are legally allowed to work in agriculture for unlimited hours in ______ conditions
Children as young as 12 are legally allowed to work in agriculture for unlimited hours in ______ conditions
Farm workers face high rates of fatal on-the-job ______
Farm workers face high rates of fatal on-the-job ______
Travis Schoenborn, the son of farm owners David and Valerie Schoenborn, was recorded using offensive and derogatory language ______ a worker
Travis Schoenborn, the son of farm owners David and Valerie Schoenborn, was recorded using offensive and derogatory language ______ a worker
When confronted with the video of the incident, the Schoenborns blamed the ______ worker and did not offer a direct apology.
When confronted with the video of the incident, the Schoenborns blamed the ______ worker and did not offer a direct apology.
Enforcement of labor laws in agriculture can be challenging, with California having a severe ______ issue in monitoring workplace safety.
Enforcement of labor laws in agriculture can be challenging, with California having a severe ______ issue in monitoring workplace safety.
Some farms use 'farm labor contractors' to hire workers, leading to violations of federal ______ laws.
Some farms use 'farm labor contractors' to hire workers, leading to violations of federal ______ laws.
Agricultural workers, including ______ workers, often face reluctance to report abuse or harassment due to fear of consequences.
Agricultural workers, including ______ workers, often face reluctance to report abuse or harassment due to fear of consequences.
The H-2A Visa program was created to allow ______ workers to legally enter the U.S. for agricultural work, but it has shortcomings like tying workers to employers.
The H-2A Visa program was created to allow ______ workers to legally enter the U.S. for agricultural work, but it has shortcomings like tying workers to employers.
H-2A workers have reported substandard living conditions, such as old houses with no heating and overcrowded, dirty ______.
H-2A workers have reported substandard living conditions, such as old houses with no heating and overcrowded, dirty ______.
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Study Notes
- Farming is a crucial industry involving not just agriculture and animal husbandry, but also reliance on foreign-born, undocumented workers for labor-intensive tasks like harvesting.
- Majority of hired farm laborers in the US are foreign-born, with many being undocumented, leading to challenges and exploitation in the industry.
- Changes in immigration policies have made it difficult for farmers to find workers, resulting in crops rotting in fields and extreme measures like giving away produce due to labor shortages.
- Farm workers, deemed essential during the pandemic, are among the lowest-paid and work in dangerous conditions, highlighted by incidents like toiling near wildfires.
- The history of farm work in America is rooted in exploitation, with farm workers historically excluded from basic labor protections, even child labor laws.
- Children as young as 12 are legally allowed to work in agriculture for unlimited hours in hazardous conditions, exposing them to dangers at a young age.
- Farm workers face high rates of fatal on-the-job injuries, along with exposure to extreme heat, dangerous machinery, poor air quality, and pesticides, emphasizing the need for improved protections and rights in the industry.- Farm owners can be abusive employers, as shown in a specific incident involving Travis Schoenborn at EDS Schoenborn Orchard.
- Travis Schoenborn, the son of farm owners David and Valerie Schoenborn, was recorded using offensive and derogatory language towards a worker.
- When confronted with the video of the incident, the Schoenborns blamed the migrant worker and did not offer a direct apology.
- Enforcement of labor laws in agriculture can be challenging, with California having a severe understaffing issue in monitoring workplace safety.
- Some farms use "farm labor contractors" to hire workers, leading to violations of federal employment laws.
- Agricultural workers, including migrant workers, often face reluctance to report abuse or harassment due to fear of consequences.
- The H-2A Visa program was created to allow migrant workers to legally enter the U.S. for agricultural work, but it has shortcomings like tying workers to employers.
- H-2A workers have reported substandard living conditions, such as old houses with no heating and overcrowded, dirty trailers.
- Cases of extreme exploitation and abuse of H-2A workers, including being sold to others, have been documented, leading to comparisons to modern-day slavery.
- The Coalition of Immokalee Workers successfully improved conditions for tomato field workers in Florida through campaigns targeting big-name buyers like Taco Bell and Walmart.
- Farm workers deserve better protections under labor laws and potentially a path to citizenship for their contributions to the country.
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