HFW! News
Farmworker Housing Opportunity
Mar. 2012 The Santa Paula Farm Worker Housing Committee has been working with Albert Villasenor, the owner of one of the few operational labor camps left in Ventura County. The labor camp is a valuable housing resource for unaccompanied farm workers in Ventura County, and the Committee is working to inform local farm workers, farmers, and farm labor contractors about this opportunity. Flyers are available for download in both English and Spanish (pdf).
Save the Date: Field to Fork, July 19
Mark your calendars for the second annual Field to Fork fundraiser for House Farm Workers!
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July 2011 On Saturday, July 16, more than 150 diners gathered on a beautiful summer evening to enjoy a five-course gourmet meal while raising money to support the efforts of House Farm Workers!
CA Farmers Concerned About Federal Employment Verification Program
Apr. 2011 Farmers are growing increasingly concerned about a federal employment verification program that could have vast implications for local agriculture. See the April 27th article in the San Jose Mercury News for details.
Utah Legislature Passes Immigration Legislation
Mar. 2011 In the past week, Utah’s legislature has passed three immigration-related bills, two of which attempt to establish guestworker programs and one of which is an enforcement bill similar to Arizona’s law. Utah Governor Gary Herbert has not yet signed the measures but is expected to do so.
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