/tags/farmworkers farmworkers en-US WLRN Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-07-01/desantis-cites-illegal-foreign-workers-for-veto-of-housing-bill A farmworker housing bill, unanimously passed by the Florida House and Senate, was vetoed by Gov. DeSantis. He cited "illegal foreign workers" in his veto letter. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-07-01/desantis-cites-illegal-foreign-workers-for-veto-of-housing-bill News Service of Florida /law-justice/2024-05-31/driver-dui-manslaughter-farmworkers-bus-crash-more-charges Eleven counts of DUI with serious bodily injury have been filed against Bryan Howard, already facing eight counts of DUI-manslaughter in the May 14 crash. Fri, 31 May 2024 14:35:46 GMT /law-justice/2024-05-31/driver-dui-manslaughter-farmworkers-bus-crash-more-charges Associated Press /history/2024-05-23/miami-dade-migrant-farmworker-community-historical-preservation A new study is looking into the people and places that make up Miami-Dade County's migrant farmworker communities — and their historical significance to the region. Thu, 23 May 2024 11:00:00 GMT /history/2024-05-23/miami-dade-migrant-farmworker-community-historical-preservation Sherrilyn Cabrera, Elise Catrion Gregg /florida-news/2024-05-17/driver-pot-oil-prescription-medication-crash A man with a record of dangerous driving told investigators he smoked marijuana oil and took prescription drugs hours before he sideswiped a bus, killing eight Mexican farmworkers in Ocala. Fri, 17 May 2024 14:18:02 GMT /florida-news/2024-05-17/driver-pot-oil-prescription-medication-crash Associated Press /government-politics/2024-03-18/bill-could-clear-the-way-for-farmworker-housing Florida’s agriculture industry hopes a newly passed bill that would limit local regulations on farmworker housing will bring in more non-immigrant foreign workers. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:21:57 GMT /government-politics/2024-03-18/bill-could-clear-the-way-for-farmworker-housing News Service of Florida /news/2022-12-28/farmworkers-brace-for-more-time-in-the-shadows-after-latest-effort-fails-in-congress 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. Wed, 28 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT /news/2022-12-28/farmworkers-brace-for-more-time-in-the-shadows-after-latest-effort-fails-in-congress Ximena Bustillo /news/2022-06-07/migrant-workers-need-mental-health-support-too-but-resources-are-hard-to-find The Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services rolled out a new initiative aimed at helping farmworkers connect with mental health resources. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:10:42 GMT /news/2022-06-07/migrant-workers-need-mental-health-support-too-but-resources-are-hard-to-find Danielle Prieur /2022-06-03/latam-news-roundup-fair-food-program-wildlife-thursday-mosquitoes 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. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:22:00 GMT /2022-06-03/latam-news-roundup-fair-food-program-wildlife-thursday-mosquitoes Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz, Daniel Rivero /news/2022-04-04/farmworkers-marched-through-palm-beach-urging-wendys-chairman-to-end-modern-day-slavery-on-farms 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. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:19:00 GMT /news/2022-04-04/farmworkers-marched-through-palm-beach-urging-wendys-chairman-to-end-modern-day-slavery-on-farms Wilkine Brutus /news/2021-07-01/a-drop-in-the-bucket-black-farmers-say-blocked-usda-program-wouldnt-provide-equity-to-all-farmers $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. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 22:13:49 GMT /news/2021-07-01/a-drop-in-the-bucket-black-farmers-say-blocked-usda-program-wouldnt-provide-equity-to-all-farmers Robbie Gaffney