The farmworkers that put food on our table do not get to telecommute during this crisis.
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Dear Friend,

You may not know their names, but they grow our food.

Farmworkers represent the backbone of our agricultural economy and their work is some of the most physically demanding labor in any economic sector. They are also among the least protected from hazards on the job and have one of the highest rates of chemical exposure among all U.S. workers. Off the job, they often live in or near treated fields, where toxic pesticides can drift into their homes and harm their children. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are risking their lives to put food on our table.

As we close out National Farmworker Awareness Week, take a moment to read about our ongoing efforts to protect these essential workers:

Harvesting change
Earthjustice has worked alongside worker advocate and justice organizations for years to strengthen federal standards that protect farmworkers and all our families from pesticides. Here's what you should know about these standards: [link removed]

"Chlorpyrifos damaged my son's brain for life"
Claudia Angulo's son was born with developmental delays after she was exposed to the neurotoxic pesticide chlorpyrifos during her pregnancy. In this video, Claudia shares her story of why she's fighting for a ban on the pesticide.
WACTH NOW: [link removed]

Parents and teachers take action
As the Environmental Protection Agency drags its feet on banning chlorpyrifos, communities are organizing to protect their kids.
READ MORE: [link removed]

Sincerely,
Alejandro Dávila
Communications Strategist,
Healthy Communities

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