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September 1, 2015 | Article

Ben & Jerry’s Joins Fight for GMO Food Labeling

Ben & Jerry’s joins other Vermont businesses and consumer groups in defending Vermont’s new labeling requirements for genetically engineered foods against a federal court challenge brought by the food industry.

July 23, 2015 | Article

Linking Human and Environmental Justice with Carmen Gonzalez

Earthjustice trustee Carmen Gonzalez has been recognized as one of Green 2.0’s leaders of color, and in this Q&A she connects the dots between environmental justice, human rights and the global food industry.

July 8, 2015 | Article

Buyer Beware: What We Don’t Know Could Hurt Us

Because of lax labeling requirements, the public is left in the dark about hazardous pesticide ingredients.

July 2, 2015 | Article

From Potato Salad to English Peas: Honoring Farmworkers This Independence Day

This 4th of July we are thankful for the farmworkers who have worked to provide us with the food we eat at our picnics and parades.

February 6, 2015 | Feature

Infographic: Following the Fruits of a Romantic Date

Special occasions often require a special touch, like a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a basket filled with luscious strawberries, or a bottle of the finest wine. But what about the people and places that harvested those crops before the date? How do they fare?

January 22, 2015 | Article

Hugs Laced with Pesticides

Elvia Vasquez, a former farmworker sickened while working in the fields of California, now educates farm laborers to prevent more poisonings.

December 22, 2014 | Article

Daily Headaches and Vertigo: Life in the Fields of California

Working with farmworkers for stronger pesticide protections

December 5, 2014 | Article

Returning to the Scene of a Pesticide Poisoning

A former farmworker works to improve field conditions

November 20, 2014 | Article

Protecting Yourself When the Workplace Won’t: Maria’s Story From the Fields

Without adequate safety standards, farmworkers shield themselves from poisonous surroundings.

November 12, 2014 | Article

A Farmworker’s Wish: Trustworthy Health Care to Address Pesticide Exposure

Graciela Silva's story is the third blog post in a weekly series of personal narratives from farm and agricultural workers, illustrating the need for stronger worker and safety protections against pesticide exposure

Toxics

Ben & Jerry’s Joins Fight for GMO Food Labeling

Linking Human and Environmental Justice with Carmen Gonzalez

Buyer Beware: What We Don’t Know Could Hurt Us

From Potato Salad to English Peas: Honoring Farmworkers This Independence Day

Infographic: Following the Fruits of a Romantic Date

Hugs Laced with Pesticides

Daily Headaches and Vertigo: Life in the Fields of California

Returning to the Scene of a Pesticide Poisoning

Protecting Yourself When the Workplace Won’t: Maria’s Story From the Fields

A Farmworker’s Wish: Trustworthy Health Care to Address Pesticide Exposure

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