Join The 19th for a timely look into the state of farmwork and policy in the United States. The first of two conversations will dive into workers’ rights and the ongoing fight over labor policies, with a specific eye toward gender and racial equity. We will focus on the women, LGBTQ+ people and children who make up a minority of farmworkers but have complex and ever-changing needs in the field.

The second conversation looks at the agriculture industry’s response to climate change and growing supply chain issues. From crafting an ethical food sourcing system to combating environmental threats, the leaders in this field are creating change that is far beyond the scope of what the public sees. We will sit down with a few trailblazers to hear about what the future of farmwork looks like.

The event will be simulcast in English and Spanish on June 28 with our partner, Univision.

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Meeting the Needs of Today’s Farmworkers | 1:00 p.m. ET

Lupe Gonzalo, Senior Staff, Coalition of Immokalee Workers

Victoria Nwankudu, Grassroots Organizer, Student Action with Farmworkers

Mónica Ramirez, Founder & President, Justice for Migrant Women

Moderator: Myrka Moreno, Audience Engagement Producer, The 19th

A Better Food System From Farm to Table | 1:45 p.m. ET

Hon. Laura Safer Espinoza, Executive Director, Fair Foods Standards Council

Elvia Gonzalez, Client Manager, Equitable Food Initiative

Moderator: Carolina Sarassa, Co-Anchor, Univision’s Edición Digital

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The 19th In Conversation: Gender Equity in Farmwork