Come shake it in support of the Umbrella Mobile Clinic for migrant farmworkers! Much of the food system in Canada is currently depends on imported labour – that is, migrant workers who are brought in, often from Mexico or Guatemala, to work in low-wage jobs on farms. British Columbia brings in approximately 4,000 of these seasonal workers every year. These farm workers contribute greatly to the Canadian economy and help increase access to locally grown produce for BC residents. Yet they are often socially and physically isolated, as they usually work long hours, speak limited English, live on farms with … Continue reading Nov 22: Noche de Salsa Fundraiser for Umbrella Mobile Clinic →