Al Krebs: farming's corporate crisis

Article Abstract:

Al Krebs, who directs the Center for Study of Responsive Law's Corporate Agribusiness Project, presents his views on the relationship between corporate farming and rural environmental degradation. Krebs advocates a grassroots movement to push for increased corporate accountability.

Agricultural industry, Food industry, Interview, Krebs, Al

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Untold suffering

Article Abstract:

Farmworkers remain a poorly compensated workforce with only minimal access to health care, and they are at high risk for environmentally-induced diseases. The Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) has taken steps to organize migrant workers to improve conditions.

Social aspects, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Labor relations, Agricultural laborers, Migrant agricultural laborers

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