Mariah Long
Mariah was previously the Program Manager of End Slavery Now. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati's DAAP program with a degree in Digital Design.
Forced Labor in Tomato Fields - Fair Food Program
June 15, 2015
Mariah Long
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Empowerment,
Forced Labor,
Slave Free Lifestyle
Each day tomato farm workers in the U.S. are subject to many forms of labor abuse, including slavery. The Coalition of Immokalee Workers stood up to fight these abuses and founded an organization that is changing the industry.
To learn more about the Fair Food Program visit www.fairfoodprogram.org
Fair Food Program Figures: Fair Food Program 2014 Annual Report
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