California has declared a state of emergency over H1N5 bird flu as the virus spreads more widely in dairy herds. While cases are still rare in humans, experts are urging those who work with birds and cattle to take precautions.

Health authorities are urging Canadians to exercise caution as human cases of bird flu continue to rise in the U.S. Experts say bird flu spreads through poultry and dairy cattle, encouraging those handling them to take extra precautions.

After the record high heat in 2023 farmers are preparing for another summer of high temperatures and how to stay safe as they work outside.

MS SLO MO PAN Shot of farmworkers picking fruit in field in front of sprinkler / Oxnard, California, United States

MS Shot of farmworkers picking fruit in field in front of sprinkler / Oxnard, California, United States

MS Shot of farmworkers picking fruit in field in front of sprinkler / Oxnard, California, United States

MS SLO MO Shot of farmworkers picking fruit in field in front of sprinkler / Oxnard, California, United States

MS Shot of farmworkers picking fruit in field in front of sprinkler / Oxnard, California, United States

WS PAN Shot of farmworkers picking fruit in field in front of sprinkler / Oxnard, California, United States

MS PAN Shot of farmworkers picking fruit in field in front of sprinkler / Oxnard, California, United States

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Farm workers are considered essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the medical centers that serve them are struggling to stay open.

Farm workers are considered essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the medical centers that serve them are struggling to stay open.

Farmworkers help put food on American tables, but often face food insecurity themselves. A group of non-profits is working to change that.

Mano a Mano - a nonprofit family center - has become a lifeline for many of central Oregon's agricultural workers.

California farming executive worries of food shortages if COVID-19 spread sickens more farmworkers.

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Farmworkers across the U.S. are working to sustain our nation's food supply. The problem is they lack PPE.