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Browse 100+ resources on food systems law and policy.

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Topic: Farmworkers Audience: Community Organizations, Farmworkers, Policymakers

Preventing Heat Illness in Agricultural Settings

December 2025   |   Rural Workforce Law and Policy Project

Though heat exposure occurs across industries, farmworkers are particularly vulnerable and more likely to die from heat-related stress. This resource examines state heat illness prevention rules that attempt to address the conditions that put farmworkers at risk.

Topic: Farmworkers Audience: Community Organizations, Farmworkers, Policymakers, Researchers

Farmworker Health Policy Database

May 2021   |   Rural Workforce Law and Policy Project

This database includes state laws and regulations related to pesticide and heat exposure across the country.

Topic: Business Practices Audience: Farmworkers, Growers

Employment Law FAQ for Vermont Farmers and Farm Workers Related to COVID-19

April 2020

This guide provides clarification for Vermont farmers and farmworkers on some of the most pressing questions raised by the COVID-19 pandemic, including paid sick leave, sick leave exemptions for small businesses, and unemployment insurance and compensation.

Topic: Farmworkers Audience: Farmworkers

Derechos de Vivienda y Empleo para Trabajadores Lecheros de Vermont

October 2018   |   Rural Workforce Law and Policy Project

Este manual ofrece información general sobre la vivienda y los derechos laborales de los trabajadores lecheros bajo la ley federal y la ley del estado de Vermont.

Topic: Farmworkers Audience: Farmworkers

Housing and Employment Rights for Vermont Dairy Workers

October 2018   |   Rural Workforce Law and Policy Project

This resource empowers farmworkers to understand and exercise their legal rights and protections related to housing and employment to help prevent exploitation and achieve access to justice in the state of Vermont.