
474. Gerardo Reyes Chavez on How to Fix the Food System—Starting in the Fields
Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)
Empowering Farmworkers: The Fight for Fair Food
This chapter explores the struggles of agricultural workers, focusing on the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the transformative Fair Food Program. It details the systemic abuses and injustices faced by these workers, reflecting on their resilience through significant events like a hunger strike and a national boycott against Taco Bell. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for advocacy and reform to ensure dignity, rights, and safety for all workers in the food system.
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