2 min listen
"The Cows Don't Milk Themselves!": Migrant Farmworkers Fight for Dignity
FromInto the Mix
ratings:
Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Apr 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Did you know that without migrant farm workers, the price of dairy would be twice as expensive? Dairy farming is one of the most challenging jobs in agriculture, and like a lot of farmwork has notoriously weak legal protections for workers, leading to long hours, poor pay, and unsafe conditions. Host Ashely C. Ford tells the story of how a group of farmworkers came together after a senseless tragedy to demand change – and together built a safety net to protect their most vulnerable workers.
Learn more about Migrant Justice and their Milk with Dignity program here.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Learn more about Migrant Justice and their Milk with Dignity program here.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Released:
Apr 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (27)
Introducing Into the Mix: A Ben & Jerry's Podcast About Joy and Justice by Into the Mix