The two million farm workers who labor to put food on our tables are about to get new protections against pesticides. By taking action now, you can help ensure that these protections are strong enough to do the job.

The protections are proposed by the EPA in improvements to the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard, which hasn’t been upgraded since it was passed in 1992. However, the standard can be improved.

The proposed rule is in response to a 2011 petition from Earth justice and our partners on behalf of several farm worker and public advocacy organizations requesting improved protections from pesticide exposure. Exposure to pesticides and their residues causes farm workers to suffer more chemical-related injuries and illnesses than any other workforce nationwide.

Help improve these proposed standards by expressing your concerns—today—to the EPA.

 

Sincerely,

 

Andrea Delgado

 

Andrea Delgado
Legislative Representative, Earthjustice