Faith Leaders for Environmental Justice presents...

Farmworkers' Rights and Preserving Small Farms: A Conversation about the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act May 20th, 6:30 - 8:30pm Church of the Holy Trinity, Draesel Hall 316 East 88th St (between 1st and 2nd Avenues), New York, NY 10128 Suggested donation: $5-$20 No one will be turned away for lack of funds. The Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act is a New York State bill that was intended to provide fair labor protections to farmworkers who were excluded from the federal fair labor laws enacted in 1939. The legislation's opponents have argued that, in its current form, the bill is not fair to smaller farms, which predominate in New York State. This forum will explore how the rights of farmworkers can be ensured without endangering the livelihoods of small farmers. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Click here to register now. http://www.nycharities.org/events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=1546 Moderator: Lisa Sharon Harper, Executive Director, NY Faith & Justice Panelists include : Ms. Jody Bolluyt, farmer, Roxbury Farm, policy committee member for NOFA-NY Dr. Margaret Gray, Assistant Professor, Adelphi University, currently completing a book manuscript about Hudson Valley agriculture, food politics, and farmworkers. Ms. Lea Kone, Assistant Director of NOFA NY Ms. Librada Paz, former farmworker for several decades, farmworker advocate Mr. Martin Rodriguez, farmer/owner, Mimo Mex Farm Reverend Richard Witt, Executive Director, Rural & Migrant Ministry This event is co-sponsored by: Church of the Holy Trinity, Hunger Action Network of New York State. Just Food, New York City Coalition Against Hunger, New York Faith & Justice, NOFA-NY, Rural and Migrant Ministries, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) - Local 1500