The Most Important Harvest Is Health: How to Protect Agricultural Workers from Extreme Heat and Pesticides
In this workshop, promotoras and promotores will gain practical information on how to protect themselves from extreme heat and pesticide exposure, recognize warning signs, act in emergencies, understand workers’ rights, and learn about available resources. This workshop is for promotoras and campesino leaders who support agricultural communities. Through examples, activities, and educational materials, participants will learn how to strengthen prevention, promote safe workplaces, and support the holistic well-being and health justice of agricultural workers.
- Identify health risks and symptoms related to extreme heat and pesticide exposure.
- Share practical prevention and protection actions with agricultural workers and their families.
- Recognize workers’ rights and available resources to support farmworkers’ health and safety.