In the final episode of Beyond the Furrows, hear from farmworker Amancio about his desire to be a good citizen and to connect with his community, and also about his hopes for love and a better life. Also, hear from historian Matt Garcia about w

Farmworker’s journey for citizenship through perseverance and adversity

Sep 20th, 2021 6m 25s

An American odyssey toward citizenship spanning 36 years is something many farmworkers don't often experience. Maria's life is that odyssey — and much more.

A farmworker’s story of giving back to her children and her community

Sep 13th, 2021 4m 50s

Reina Salvador's journey is one of transformation from a struggling single mother and field worker to a woman who wants to give back — not just to her family, but to her community as a farmworker rights organizer.

One farmworker’s long journey to a better life fueled by a goal to return home

Sep 6th, 2021 4m 42s

We speak with Francis Salvador, a 23-year-old farmworker and mother, about her hopes, her life’s stories, and her goal to return back home to Mexico with her family.

Examining the intricacies of farm labor contracting

Aug 30th, 2021 8m 22s

Farm labor contractors are an aspect of the agricultural world that is not as well known to the general population as farmworkers themselves, and yet about 40% of California's crop workers come from farm labor contractors. So what are farm labo

Protecting and preventing pesticide exposure among farmworkers

Aug 23rd, 2021 6m 30s

Farmworkers are exposed to pesticides — it's a risk that's part of the job, according to one farmworker in this episode, in which you’ll hear about the risks, the regulations, and the agencies trying to offer solutions to limit exposure and fac

Santa Barbara County's all-hands approach to vaccinating farmworkers

Aug 16th, 2021 5m 58s

Farmworkers face a disproportionate burden of COVID-19. Getting them vaccinated is vital, but challenging. The population’s health inequities led Santa Barbara County’s Public Health Department to launch “health equity clinics,” which help over

State organizations and community organizers caravan for farmworker rights

Aug 9th, 2021 5m 50s

State agencies and local labor organizers caravan across the Central Coast to advocate for farmworkers and inform them of their rights.

Guadalupe’s relationship with agriculture

Aug 2nd, 2021 4m 46s

Take a step inside the town of Guadalupe to learn about a community whose history goes hand in hand with agriculture.

How labor trafficking affects farmworkers and what’s being done locally

Jul 26th, 2021 5m 45s

Historically, agriculture has lacked protections for its workers, which makes them more vulnerable to labor trafficking. So what is being done locally to combat labor trafficking?

Making healthcare accessible to local farmworkers

Jul 19th, 2021 5m 19s

Farmworkers often face barriers accessing health care — a problem exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. So what are the challenges, and what's being done to help get farmworkers the care they need?

Farmworker rights from the 1930s to now

Jul 12th, 2021 5m 11s

When it comes to farmworker rights in the United States, what led to the moment where we are now? Dartmouth College professor and historian Matt Garcia explores the history of farmworker rights, where things are now, and what might lie ahead.

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