PBS
Immigrant workers face routine injuries, lack of protections on U.S. dairy farms
Advocates of legal immigration say foreign-born workers have long been a key factor in U.S. economic growth. But are they sharing in the benefits of their contributions? For more than a year, ProPublica has been investigating the harsh...
SciShow
How Safe Are Pesticides, Really?
If you’ve heard anything about pesticides, it’s probably about how toxic they are. But they make growing food more cost-effective, so when some make it into your groceries, how bad can they be?
Crash Course
The Great Depression: Crash Course Black American History
During economic crises, marginalized communities are more susceptible to the harms and struggle that come with these downturns. Today we'll talk about the Great Depression, which lasted from 1929 until the US entered World War II. This...
SciShow
From Old-School Gardening to the Future of Food
From the starter plants in your window to giant agriculture, there's a lot of science to cover before dinner.
Curated Video
Social Security
When times get tough, Social Security provides a vital financial lifeline for U.S. citizens in need. But how did this revolutionary legislation come into being and what benefits does it provide?
Curated Video
Central Idea of Informational Text
Central Idea of Informational Text identifies and explains details in an informational text that support a given theme or central idea.
Curated Video
Introducing Claims and Background Information in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, we will be practicing how to introduce claims clearly in argumentative writing by using background information. It is important to provide context and help the reader understand the topic before stating our claim and...
Food Farmer Earth
Take Our Jobs: A Campaign Highlighting Farm Worker Realities
The "Take Our Jobs" campaign by the United Farm Workers aims to spotlight the hard work and challenges faced by farm workers, debunking myths about job competition with American citizens. Featuring Stephen Colbert's participation, the...
Food Farmer Earth
Ken Meter on Cultivating Resilient Local Food Economies
Ken Meter discusses the pivotal role of a strong local food system in enhancing community health, wealth, and connections, emphasizing the integration of healthy food, local wealth building, and interpersonal connections within the...
Curated Video
Heat stress safety concerns prompt shift in farmworker treatment
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.
Curated Video
Rural Medical Centers Adjust To Meet Farm Workers' Needs
Farm workers are considered essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the medical centers that serve them are struggling to stay open.
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Mexicos fruit pickers demand an end to modern slavery
VOICED : Mexicos fruit pickers demand an end to modern slavery
The Recount
Bet You Didn’t Know: Latin & Hispanic Contributions Through History
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we take a look at the numerous (and lesser known) contributions to science, technology, and culture by Latin and Hispanic people in the inaugural episode of "Bet You Didn’t Know."
University of California
University of California Television: Ufw's Dolores Huerta: Las Generaciones
Co-founder of United Farm Workers, Dolores Huerta, is televised about her work with Cesar Chavez and migrant workers in California. She suggests a plan for economic justice in the United States. From 2002. [56:37]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:civil Rights Since the Mid Twentieth Century: Farm Workers
On the podcast today: the farm workers' movement.