farmworkers

A legalization path for farmworkers failed to pass this month and faces an even steeper climb in a Republican-controlled House in the next Congress.

The Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services rolled out a new initiative aimed at helping farmworkers connect with mental health resources.

The first round of election results are in for Colombia, and we catch up on other Latin America headlines. Plus, an initiative to try to improve conditions for farmworkers on and off the field. And it’s Wildlife Thursday — we’re talking about those tiny pesky critters we love to hate — mosquitoes.

Artists, faith communities and farmworkers with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers marched in Palm Beach to urge Nelson Peltz, board chairman of Wendy's, to join the Fair Food Program. Peltz owns the hedge fund Trian Partners and has a home in the Town of Palm Beach. His hedge fund is the company’s largest shareholder.

$4 billion in loan forgiveness meant to aid minority farmers is tied up in a legal battle. On one side is the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trying to remedy its long history of discriminating against farmers of color. On the other is a white farmer from Jennings, Florida. He argues the loan forgiveness program violates his rights.

At issue is a 1975 California law that allows union organizers limited access to farms so they can seek support from workers in forming a union.

Laura Kallus, CEO of the Caridad Center in Boynton Beach, is demanding prioritization for vulnerable migrant farmworkers.

Sen. Jennifer Bradley (R-Orange Park) is backing a new legislative proposal that would fine manufacturers for not giving farmers the information they need to repair their equipment. That includes updates and corrections to equipment software.

The Guatemalan-Maya Center says there is a 30% COVID-19 infection rate among 600 agricultural workers and families.

President-elect Joe Biden has promised new protections for farm workers. The leader of a Florida farm labor group is eager to see if he follows through.

Florida's positive COVID-19 cases continue to spike, and at a press conference in Tallahassee on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis listed some reasons — like…

Farm workers are pushing back after Gov. Ron DeSantis said clusters of “overwhelmingly Hispanic” day laborers and agriculture workers are the source for…