This week, I have spent a number of hours looking, reading and watching many resources about National Farmworker Awareness Week. It’s amazing to see how many organizations are able to come together on a national scale to honor and support the work that feeds us all. Here in Maine, I like driving and seeing the occasional “Got Food, Thank a Farmworker” bumper sticker. It’s a good reminder of… read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2013
“I am Honduran”
Today we bring you a farmworker perspective. “I am Honduran” We want you to know that this program is extremely important and special to us and has been very useful. The climatic changes, the diet, and the work causes abnormal reactions that frequently make the human body ill. The attention that you give us with such kindness is worthy of recognition; we are very satisfied with it. Every visit… read more »
“Through the eyes of a Farmworker”
In continuing with theme of reflections from both farmworkers and the MMHP team, today our thoughts include a few words and photos taken by our Medical Director, Cheryl Seymour, MD. “Through the eyes of a Farmworker” I like to think of these pictures as a few scenes through the eyes of the farm-workers we serve. Certainly there are many more scenes that I am unable to record: their view of… read more »
“Today, you are my Family”
Every year we celebrate National Farmworker Awareness Week. While we feel it is important to become more knowledgable about farmworkers lives, work and health throughout the year, we also like to take part of a nationwide effort to spread the word about what is happening in our own state of Maine. We hope that this week can bring awareness and a glimpse of the work that MMHP does, as well… read more »