Harvest Time Brings COVID-19 Dangers For America's Farmworkers

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on agricultural communities in California and Florida, highlighting the disproportionate effects on farmworkers. Salinas Valley, a key agricultural area, faces potential food supply disruptions if worker health is not protected. In Florida, significant COVID-19 clusters have been reported in farmworker communities. Preventive measures are being implemented, but challenges remain in ensuring the health and safety of agricultural workers.

What percentage of America's leaf lettuce and broccoli is harvested by farmworkers?

What are the reported COVID-19 impacts on farmworkers in California and Florida?

What could happen to the food supply if farmworker health is not protected?

How do COVID-19 cases among farmworkers compare to the statewide average in Florida?

What measures are being taken to protect farmworkers from COVID-19?