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Migrant Farmworkers

Kate Furguson

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem

Student (NOT Journalism School)

Migrant farmworkers are often underpaid, under served, and underappreciated despite the fact that they harvest most of the produce we eat every day. The social justice issues affecting farmworkers are complex. These stories highlight innovative approaches to tackling these issues from multiple angles: from company-initiated education programs to nonprofits bridging the gap between farmers and farm workers. Take a look and enjoy some food for thought!