Labor laws allow children as young as twelve years old to work in agriculture with their parent's consent. However, children of all ages can be found working in the fields.
National Farmworker Awareness Week
National Farmworker Awareness Week | March 25 – 31, 2019
National Farmworker Awareness Week (NFAW) is a week of action for students and community members to raise awareness about farmworker issues on our campuses and in our communities. In 2019 we celebrate the 20th Annual National Farmworker Awareness Week to raise awareness about farmworker conditions and to honor their important contributions to us every day!
What is NFAW? Learn why we celebrate National Farmworker Awareness Week.
2019 Messages Highlight on a different farmworker issue for each day of Farmworker Awareness Week
Ideas for Action + Social Media Get a few ideas of what to do on your campus or in your community!
Materials and Resources Downloads to help you plan your events!
Events Get your events on our national calendar and find events in your area!
Partners Sign up to be an official NFAW partner! Learn more about other partners and their national campaigns.
2019 NFAW Report See what folks did at the last NFAW!
Donate to support NFAW events and materials
This year we are proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Farmworker Awareness Week. Since 1999, Student Action with Farmworkers has coordinated this week of action to raise awareness about farmworker issues, honor their everyday contributions, and gain more allies to help us advocate for better living and working conditions in the fields.
Our poster for this year's week of awareness, designed by Bonnie Campbell, highlights campaign signs SAF and our partners have marched with for the past 20 years to protest unjust conditions and advocate for justice in agriculture.
Join us in making collective change so that one day, all farmworkers will have dignity in their work and livelihood.
Contact
Bianca Olivares
Grassroots Organizer
919-660-3660
