This week, I have spent a number of hours looking, reading and watching many resources about National Farmworker Awareness Week. It’s amazing to see how many organizations are able to come together on a national scale to honor and support the work that feeds us all. Here in Maine, I like driving and seeing the occasional “Got Food, Thank a Farmworker” bumper sticker. It’s a good reminder of… read more »
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“Today, you are my Family”
Every year we celebrate National Farmworker Awareness Week. While we feel it is important to become more knowledgable about farmworkers lives, work and health throughout the year, we also like to take part of a nationwide effort to spread the word about what is happening in our own state of Maine. We hope that this week can bring awareness and a glimpse of the work that MMHP does, as well… read more »
Film Screening: After I Pick The Fruit- The Lives Of Migrant Women
In a few weeks, the movie, After I Pick the Fruit- The Lives of Migrant Women will be screened in Maine. We are very excited to be a sponsor alongside The Apple Farm, Lakeside Orchards, Colby College International Club, Railroad Square Cinema, and the Economic Justice Committee of First Congregational Church in Waterville. The screening will be held at Railroad Square Cinema (17 Railroad Square, Waterville) on Saturday, February 16,… read more »
March 25-31, 2012 is National Farmworker Awareness Week!