Earth Works: The Cultural Evolution of Farm Workers

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolving identities and rights of farmworkers in Mexico and the U.S., focusing on migration, labor conditions, and cultural heritage.

Explore the evolving identities, histories, and rights of farmworkers across Mexico and the United States. Panelists—including scholars, organizers, and agricultural leaders—discuss cross-border migration, labor conditions, cultural heritage, and the impact of policies on communities. The conversation highlights the role of indigenous and Catholic traditions, the legacy of the Bracero Program, and the continuing struggles and resilience of agricultural workers. It also examines how economic and environmental pressures shape migration, labor organizing, and efforts to create sustainable, dignified livelihoods for future generations. Series: "Future Thought Leaders" [Public Affairs] [Agriculture] [Business] [Show ID: 40584]

People in this episode

Guests: Agricultural Leaders, Scholars, Organizers

Topics covered

• farm workers
• migration
• labor conditions
• cultural heritage
• indigenous traditions
• Bracero Program
• sustainable livelihoods

Keywords

• cross-border migration
• labor organizing
• economic pressures
• environmental pressures

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Earth Works: The Cultural Evolution of Farm Workers

Places: Mexico, the United States

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