Student Action with Farmworkers
Our nation’s 2.5 million farmworkers face long hours of arduous work putting their health and safety at risk due to exposure to dangerous pesticides and heat stress. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency indicates that over 20,000 cases of doctor-diagnosed pesticide poisoning are reported yearly. The University of Idaho College Assistance Migrant Program (UI CAMP) is... [Read more]
The University of Idaho Library will put on display their farmworker/migrant literature on the first floor, in the Library Display Section. Come see the literature available for check out to stay informed/educated. The literature will be on display from Monday March 25th to Monday March 31st. Visit the UI Library First Floor to see the... [Read more]
The Bandana Project is a public awareness campaign aimed at addressing the issue of workplace sexual violence against farmworker women in the United States. It is an art and advocacy project that serves as a healing tool for women across the U.S., Mexico and other countries. Presentation, Bandana painting, and food will be provided. Event... [Read more]
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, in collaboration with the University of Idaho Farmworker Awareness Week Planning Committee will be collecting non-perishable food items for the University of Idaho Food Pantry. The collection will take place in various neighborhoods in Moscow Idaho and at the Moscow Food Co-Op. Contact [email protected] for location(s)
The Cesar Chavez Blood Drive Challenge is a national initiative that honors the legacy of Cesar Chavez by engaging students in health education, health professions, and civic engagement. Founded in 2009, it promotes blood donation and has grown to include participation from over 300 college campuses, making it the largest health service-learning initiative in the... [Read more]
Support National Farmworker Awareness Week (NFAW) by watching performances gathered from those who have personal experience with migrant and seasonal farm work. Join us for stories, poetry, and empowerment through comunidad. March 31, 2025 6:00 PM UI Agricultural Science Auditorium 106 (AG SCI 106) ***This event is brought to you by the University of... [Read more]