Al Krebs: farming's corporate crisis

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Al Krebs, who directs the Center for Study of Responsive Law's Corporate Agribusiness Project, presents his views on the relationship between corporate farming and rural environmental degradation. Krebs advocates a grassroots movement to push for increased corporate accountability.

Author: Truax, Hawley
Agricultural industry, Food industry, Interview, Krebs, Al

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Untold suffering

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Farmworkers remain a poorly compensated workforce with only minimal access to health care, and they are at high risk for environmentally-induced diseases. The Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) has taken steps to organize migrant workers to improve conditions.

Author: Truax, Hawley
Social aspects, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Labor relations, Agricultural laborers, Migrant agricultural laborers

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Subjects list: Environmental aspects
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