Articles Tagged with ''farmworker safety''

Asm. Rivas said the state has “a moral responsibility, a moral duty to protect the vulnerable.”

California is racing to ramp up coronavirus testing in rural counties as thousands of farmworkers travel throughout the state and stay in shared living spaces.

CalEPA yesterday issued guidance directing county ag commissioners to continue enforcing pesticide restrictions near schools.

A new commission is helping California rethink its workforce during the pandemic.

The Legislature and governor's office have commissioned a study on farmworker health, as the industry fears for their safety amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Health officials advise wearing bandanas or Chinese N-95 knockoffs * San Jose legislator calls for more farmworker protections

Other advice for keeping farmworkers safe and healthy during coronavirus * USDA getting advice on how to spend $9.5 billion * USDA tightening disease surveillance