Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern
Associate professor of geography and the environment at Syracuse University whose work focuses on farmworker labor and broader labor across the food system; co-author of Will Work for Food: Labor Across the Food Chain.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 34min
Teresa M. Mares and Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, "Will Work for Food: Labor Across the Food Chain" (U California Press, 2025)
Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, an associate professor at Syracuse University, and Teresa Mares, an anthropology professor at the University of Vermont, delve into the hidden labor aspects of our food system in their new book. They address crucial issues like farmworker food insecurity and the impact of immigration on labor vulnerability. The conversation also covers the changing dynamics in food processing, retail, and the often-overlooked value of domestic food work. Their insights illuminate the critical need for labor justice and solidarity among food workers.
Oct 22, 2025 • 34min
Teresa M. Mares and Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, "Will Work for Food: Labor Across the Food Chain" (U California Press, 2025)
Teresa M. Mares, an anthropology professor at the University of Vermont, and Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, a geography professor at Syracuse University, dive into the complexities of labor across the food system. They discuss how farmworker insecurities connect to broader labor issues and the impact of immigration on job vulnerability. Highlighting the transformation of grocery and delivery services, they reveal how new business models affect worker conditions. The conversation also addresses reproductive labor and organizations advocating for food worker rights, making a compelling case for a just food system.
