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AFOP empowers America's farmworkers through career training, education, and health and safety programs.
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By breaking the cycle of poverty, we safeguard America's food system and build stronger, more resilient communities. Most farmworkers earn less than $10,000 per year from what is often backbreaking and dangerous labor. AFOP and its member organizations serve farmworkers in 49 states and Puerto Rico. We provide job training, pesticide and health safety education, emergency assistance, and an advoca

cy voice for the people who prepare and harvest our food. Many member organizations operate a variety of programs in addition to the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), including Head Start, education, and housing counseling. The Association also operates train the trainer pesticide safety programs for farmworkers. Funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, AFOP trains outreach workers in member agencies and related organizations in the Worker Protection Standard and in the latest techniques and materials. The trainers at the local level then conduct trainings for groups of farmworkers to help them understand and protect themselves for the dangers of pesticides. Hundreds of thousands of family members, children, and community agencies have also received training on pesticide safety. AFOP advocates for policies that benefit and protect agricultural workers. Through its newsletter, the Association communicates the latest facts and trends in the world of farmworker services and advocacy. Called the Washington Newsline, this publication is a valuable tool for farmworker organizations, AFOP member agencies, and policymakers. The Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports its national staff, offices, and programs primarily from grants, membership fees, and contributions.

06/23/2026

From the fields of Newton, Kansas, to a rewarding career as a certified John Deere Technician, Kyle Basye turned his passion for agriculture and machinery into a profession.

With support from the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) and guidance from Henry Coronado, Kyle received the financial assistance he needed to attend Fort Scott Community College, easing the burden of tuition and allowing him to focus on his training.

Today, Kyle is employed full-time with Prairieland Partners in McPherson, Kansas, earning $25 per hour with benefits—and NFJP continues to provide encouragement and career support long after graduation.

"It helped a lot with my tuition and other things. I would definitely recommend other students apply for the grant. It provided much needed assistance." – Kyle Basye
Stories like Kyle's show how investing in farm workers and their families creates pathways to skilled careers, economic stability, and stronger communities.

06/20/2026

🧑‍🌾 🚜 Hoy 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶́𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘀, cuyo esfuerzo ayuda a alimentar a nuestras comunidades y cuyo amor fortalece a sus familias. Después de largas jornadas en el campo, su mayor alegría es regresar a casa para recibir los abrazos, las sonrisas y el amor de quienes más los esperan. ¡𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘇 𝗗𝗶́𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘆 𝗵𝗲́𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗱𝗶́𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗼!

🧑‍🌾 🚜 Today, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 — whose hard work helps feed our communities and whose love strengthens their families. After long days in the fields, their greatest joy is coming home to the hugs, smiles, and love they work so hard for. 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally received word of their freedom—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It was signed into federal law in 2021 to honor this historic milestone, recognize the end of slavery, and celebrate African American history and culture.

06/18/2026

Extreme heat and high humidity are becoming more common as our climate warms—and farm workers are on the front lines of this growing crisis. When the air is humid, the body struggles to cool itself, increasing the risk of heat-related illness and death.
🌡️ As temperatures rise, protecting workers from heat illness isn't optional—it's essential.
Heat illness is a serious and potentially fatal workplace hazard, and employers have a responsibility to keep workers safe both indoors and outdoors.
✅ Provide access to fresh drinking water
✅ Ensure shade or cool-down areas are available
✅ Allow adequate rest breaks
✅ Train supervisors and employees to recognize the signs of heat illness and respond quickly in an emergency
✅ Maintain a written heat illness prevention plan
Farmworkers and other outdoor workers are on the front lines of extreme heat. As climate change drives hotter summers, prevention, preparation, and vigilance can save lives. No one should risk their health—or their life—simply by going to work. 🌡️☀️💧

06/18/2026

Child labor violations have risen fivefold in 10 years. The penalties have not kept up. CLC applauds U.S. Senator Patty Murray and Rep. Rosa DeLauro for reintroducing the CHILD Labor Act to dramatically increase penalties and hold corporations accountable. https://ow.ly/zFUQ50ZehIE

06/16/2026

✨From the citrus groves to a career in healthcare, Olivia Martinez’s journey is a powerful example of determination, opportunity, and growth.✨ “𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.” – Olivia Martinez

In July 2025, Olivia visited Proteus’ Porterville Service Center in search of a new career path. As a long-term seasonal farmworker and citrus picker earning minimum wage, Olivia balanced demanding agricultural work while raising her two young daughters. She chose farm work because it accommodated her childcare needs, but she knew she was capable of achieving more for herself and her family.

Through co-enrollment in the National Farmworker Jobs Program and the Farmworker Advancement Program, Olivia received career counseling, case management, job-readiness preparation, supportive services, and vocational training in Pharmacy Technician at the Porterville Adult School.

In December 2025, Olivia completed her Pharmacy Technician training program with perfect attendance and earned her vocational credential. With support from her Case Manager, Viviana Ambrosio, Olivia was hired full-time as a Pharmacy Technician with Lindsay Pharmacy, where she now earns $18.90 per hour.

Stories like Olivia’s remind us how workforce development programs help farm workers build sustainable careers and brighter futures for their families.

06/12/2026

On World Day Against Child Labor, we recognize the farmworker children whose childhoods are too often shaped by long days in the fields instead of classrooms, play, and dreams.

Farmworker children deserve safety, education, dignity, and the chance to grow without carrying adult burdens too soon.

Today and every day, we stand for stronger protections and brighter futures for the children behind the food we eat.

Children in the Fields Campaign

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, AFOP pauses to remember the courageous men and women who gave everything in service to our nation. Their sacrifice reminds us of the power of service, unity, and hope. May we honor their memory not only with gratitude, but by caring for one another, strengthening our communities, and continuing the work of building a brighter future for all.

Today, we remember. We honor.

05/21/2026

🌾 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵. For years, Berenice Sierra worked seasonal agricultural jobs to support her family. As a mother of two in Madera, she knew the challenges of long hours, unstable work, and uncertainty. But Berenice wanted a more stable future for herself and her children.

With support from Central Valley Opportunity Center, Inc. (CVOC), she enrolled in the General Business Occupations training program. Over 19 weeks, she learned Microsoft Office, Excel, basic math, English, and clerical office skills.

Balancing school, family, and daily life was not easy — but Berenice stayed committed.

On September 5, 2025, she completed the program. On October 30, 2025, she began working with Valley Home Solutions Inc. as a Customer Service Representative, earning $16.50 per hour.

Berenice’s journey shows what is possible when farm workers have access to education, training, and support.

🌱 From uncertainty to opportunity.
🌱 From survival to stability.
🌱 From the fields to a brighter future.

05/14/2026

𝗔𝗙𝗢𝗣 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: The National Farmworker Jobs Program provides a broad mix of occupational and vocational training designed to move farmworkers into stable, higher-paying jobs—both within and beyond agriculture. Here’s how farmworkers are building brighter futures:
🛠️ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀
From healthcare to transportation to skilled trades, participants gain industry-recognized credentials that match local job demand:
-Healthcare (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant)
-Transportation (e.g., Commercial Truck Driving)
-Skilled labor (e.g., forklift operation, clerical work)
💼 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻
With On-the-Job Training, participants get hired and trained at the same time—while employers receive support to invest in their workforce.
🔧 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
Apprenticeship-style programs combine classroom instruction with real work experience, helping workers transition smoothly into new careers.
📈 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀
Whether it’s digital literacy or technical training, NFJP helps workers move beyond low-wage agricultural jobs into growing industries.
💡 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
For those ready to lead, training includes business planning, financial literacy, and building a successful small business.
🤝 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
Programs are tailored with employers to meet real workforce needs—often leading directly to a job upon completion.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

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