Farmworker advocates, workforce programs highlight outreach, clinics and training

Aug 4, 2026

Farmworker advocates described mobile clinics, ESL and certification programs that reached tens of thousands last year and urged lawmakers to fund workforce development and health services tied to farm labor retention.

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Farmworker advocates told the committees that workforce development and direct services reduce turnover and help small farms adapt to regulatory and market pressures.

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