According to a 2005 survey, 53% of farmworkers are undocumented (without legal authorization), 25% are United States citizens, and 21% are legal permanent residents.
Into the Fields Fellowship
Increasing farmworkers' access to healthcare
The Into the Fields Fellowship is a 5 month leadership development program for college students and recent graduates to improve farmworkers’ access to healthcare as well as advocate for improved living and working conditions. Fellows work directly with rural health clinics in North Carolina, providing health education, case management, and interpretation for farmworkers. Deadline February 4, 2017.
ITF Fellowship Applicant Information
Apply to be a Program Assistant (SAF alumni only)
Recruiter Information
ITF Fellowship Program Reports
Theater & Documentary Project Reports
Fellows & Interns Blog
"Farmworkers are providing our food each and every day, but they are not able to nourish themselves the way others are able to. Not only do they have limited access to healthy food, but they have to struggle with other barriers such as language and transportation.”
–Paula Espinosa, 2015 SAF Fellow
Contact
Ramon Zepeda
Program Director
919-660-0704
