Keeping Americans Fed: The Power and Exploitation of Immigrant and Migrant Farming Communities

Explore the complex issues surrounding immigrant and migrant farming communities in this 59-minute panel discussion hosted by Food and Society at Aspen Institute and Share Our Strength. Delve into the social, economic, and structural barriers that exploit farm workers and marginalize families. Hear from individuals and organizations working towards a new vision for agriculture that values both the land and its caretakers. Examine topics such as migrant farm workers, refugees in farming, climate change impacts, pollution, challenges faced by women in agriculture, farmworker abuses, forced labor, and consumer power. Learn about initiatives like the Fair Food Program, Farm Worker Service Coalition, and The Mother Earth Project. Understand why improving farm worker conditions is a legal, economic, and moral imperative for society.

Introduction
Migrant Farm Workers
Migrants on the Border
Harvest of Shame
Refugee Farmers
Climate Change
Pollution
Challenges
Women Stepping Up
National Alliance
Farmworker Abuses
Forced Labor
Consumer Power
The Fair Food Program
Farm Worker Service Coalition
The Mother Earth Project
Outro