Farmworker Grant Information
Recent news from the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding our National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) grant for 2013. They are exercising their authority to the competitive piece of this process for our Oregon/Nevada county service area. We have had consistent satisfactory performance and a good (ROI) Return on Investment. Congratulations to our Farmworker Services staff for continually doing a great job in serving our farmworker clients!
The link below will help you find out more about national performance for the National Farmworker Jobs Program.
http://www.doleta.gov/performance/results/quarterly_report/March_31_2012/workforceReportMarch2012.pdf#page=12
The link below will help you find out more about national performance for the National Farmworker Jobs Program.
http://www.doleta.gov/performance/results/quarterly_report/March_31_2012/workforceReportMarch2012.pdf#page=12
City Farm Food - Blog
November, 2012
On our road trip north from California in the winter I visited Supa Fresh Youth Farm to chat with their program staff. It was the off season so there wasn't much youth action going on but they sure have a mighty inspiring project!
Located in Tigard, Oregon, the Supa Fresh Youth Farm is entering its third growing season. Originally a work-learning program that connected youth with paid work placements at local businesses, the farm project started when a staff member found a long forgotten garden space tucked in the back corner of the local elementary school.
The program is funded through the Oregon Human Development Corporation (OHDC) to hire youth participants who are between the ages of 16-21, currently in a school program and who face systemic barriers to accessing employment. Youth participants farm the garden space, growing fresh produce that they sell at the local farmer’s market while working on their employability skills and gaining valuable work experience.
Pavilion for learning and farmer lunches. The program maintains a focus on entrepreneurship and employability skills development. Youth are responsible for growing and preparing the harvest for market, as well as actively selling their produce at the farmer’s market. Each season they design and sell t-shirts as a way of fundraising for their program and raising awareness for their food security initiative. Programming includes cooking classes, team building exercises, a camping trip and opportunities to work alongside local farmers and chefs.
On our road trip north from California in the winter I visited Supa Fresh Youth Farm to chat with their program staff. It was the off season so there wasn't much youth action going on but they sure have a mighty inspiring project!
Located in Tigard, Oregon, the Supa Fresh Youth Farm is entering its third growing season. Originally a work-learning program that connected youth with paid work placements at local businesses, the farm project started when a staff member found a long forgotten garden space tucked in the back corner of the local elementary school.
The program is funded through the Oregon Human Development Corporation (OHDC) to hire youth participants who are between the ages of 16-21, currently in a school program and who face systemic barriers to accessing employment. Youth participants farm the garden space, growing fresh produce that they sell at the local farmer’s market while working on their employability skills and gaining valuable work experience.
Pavilion for learning and farmer lunches. The program maintains a focus on entrepreneurship and employability skills development. Youth are responsible for growing and preparing the harvest for market, as well as actively selling their produce at the farmer’s market. Each season they design and sell t-shirts as a way of fundraising for their program and raising awareness for their food security initiative. Programming includes cooking classes, team building exercises, a camping trip and opportunities to work alongside local farmers and chefs.
Farmworker Story - LA Times
Farmworker Summit
The 2010 Farmworker Summit provided critical information on topics that impact farmworkers in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. As in past Summits, a variety of workshops addressed topics for anyone serving farmworkers.
This page will be updated regularly with information about farmworkers, Hispanics, and disadvantaged people throughout Oregon.
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Fingers to the BoneA short segment on the issue of children working in harvesting our nations' crops.
The National Consumer League (NCL) - has listed for 2011 Agriculture as one of the top five most dangerous jobs for teens. http://www.workerscompinsider.com/2011/06/5-most-dangerou.html Farm work is still listed as one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States with the highest Fatal Work Injury Rate as per Bureau of Labor Statistics Press Release September 20, 2012. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cfoi.pdf |
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