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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
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Farm workers face high rates of fatal on-the-job ______
Farm workers face high rates of fatal on-the-job ______
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Explore the issues surrounding farm workers in the agriculture industry, including exploitation, unsafe working conditions, immigration policies, and the need for better labor protections and rights. Learn about the struggles faced by migrant workers, farm labor shortages, and efforts to improve conditions for agricultural workers.
