Issue Brief: The Climate Crisis and Its Impact on Farmworkers
Year Developed: 2022
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Administrative Staff C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.)
Language(s): English
Developed by: Farmworker Justice (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Issue brief prepared for FJ’s Environmental Justice Symposium (May 17th and 18th, 2022) addressing the impacts of the climate crisis on farmworkers in the areas of heat stress, pesticide exposure, food security, and water access.
Resource Details: FJ\'s Environmental Justice Symposium (May 17th and 18th, 2022) brought together experts and professionals across the environmental, health, and farmworker community to share information and recommendations regarding climate change and farmworkers. This issue brief outlines relevant laws, regulations, and government programs regarding heat stress, pesticides, food security, and water access.
Resource Topic: Emerging Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Policy and Advocacy.
Keywords: Agricultural Workers, Environmental Health, Nutrition.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.