Gerardo Reyes-Chavez

Gerardo Reyes Chavez, a key leader of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, passionately discusses the harsh realities facing farmworkers in the U.S. He reveals the transformative power of the Fair Food Program, detailing its role in combating abuses and empowering workers. The episode sheds light on modern-day slavery in agriculture and emphasizes the importance of consumer activism in demanding fair treatment. With personal stories and calls for reform, Reyes inspires listeners to engage in advocacy for vulnerable laborers in the food system.