Migrant and seasonal farm workers perform numerous tasks necessary for cultivating and harvesting a large share of our nation's food supply. But in spite of their backbreaking labor, the vast majority of agricultural workers do not enjoy the same rights and benefits that most of us take for granted.

Click here to find out more about the living, working and health conditions of our nation's approximately two million migrant and seasonal farm workers.
 
 
 
 

 
There are great resources available on the lives & struggles of farm workers today. Click here for reports from various institutions.
 
 
 
 
 

Learn more about current policy, conditions or historical perspectives! Click here to further explore the struggle for farm worker justice.
 
 

Cesar Chavez was the founder of the United Farm Workers. He advocated tirelessly for justice in the struggle to achieve equality for farm workers. Click here to learn more about Cesar and what you can do to bring lessons to your home community.