Hit Hard By Pandemic, Farmworkers Receive COVID-19 Vaccines Some states are prioritizing farmworkers in their vaccine rollout. Many of these workers are from Mexico, and are getting vaccinated much sooner than they would in their home countries.Heard onDana CroninChristine HermanFrom Harvest Public MediaToggle more optionsSome states are prioritizing farmworkers in their vaccine rollout. Many of these workers are from Mexico, and are getting vaccinated much sooner than they would in their home countries.STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:More than half of all farmworkers hired in the United States are...…Hit Hard By Pandemic, Farmworkers Receive COVID-19 Vaccines Some states are prioritizing farmworkers in their vaccine rollout. Many of these workers are from Mexico, and are getting vaccinated much sooner than they would in their home countries.Heard onDana CroninChristine HermanFrom Harvest Public MediaToggle more optionsSome states are prioritizing farmworkers in their vaccine rollout. Many of these workers are from Mexico, and are getting vaccinated much sooner than they would in their home countries.STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:More than half of all farmworkers hired in the United States are...WW…

This story is part of a reporting partnership that includes ,  and KHN. It can beWith more than of corn and soybeans, Illinois is among the top U.S. producers of those crops. To make it all happen, the state relies on thousands of farmworkers — some of whom travel to the state for seasonal work and others, like 35-year-old Saraí, who call Illinois home.Being an agricultural worker “is the most beautiful thing,” Saraí said in an interview in Spanish.She moved to the U.S. from Mexico to find work that would allow her to better support her family. KHN agreed to identify Saraí by...…This story is part of a reporting partnership that includes ,  and KHN. It can beWith more than of corn and soybeans, Illinois is among the top U.S. producers of those crops. To make it all happen, the state relies on thousands of farmworkers — some of whom travel to the state for seasonal work and others, like 35-year-old Saraí, who call Illinois home.Being an agricultural worker “is the most beautiful thing,” Saraí said in an interview in Spanish.She moved to the U.S. from Mexico to find work that would allow her to better support her family. KHN agreed to identify Saraí by...WW…

To Help Farmworkers Get COVID-19 Tests And Vaccine, Build Trust And A Safety Net : Shots - Health News Getting COVID-19 tests and vaccine to essential workers on commercial farms and in meatpacking plants requires more than a pop-up clinic miles away. A positive test can be financially devastating.Dana CroninFromToggle more optionsWith more than of corn and soybeans, Illinois is among the top U.S. producers of both those crops. To make it all happen, the state relies on thousands of farmworkers — some who travel to the state for seasonal work and others, like 35-year-old Saraí, who call...…To Help Farmworkers Get COVID-19 Tests And Vaccine, Build Trust And A Safety Net : Shots - Health News Getting COVID-19 tests and vaccine to essential workers on commercial farms and in meatpacking plants requires more than a pop-up clinic miles away. A positive test can be financially devastating.Dana CroninFromToggle more optionsWith more than of corn and soybeans, Illinois is among the top U.S. producers of both those crops. To make it all happen, the state relies on thousands of farmworkers — some who travel to the state for seasonal work and others, like 35-year-old Saraí, who call...WW…

Coronavirus Testing Remains A Problem For Farmworkers, Meatpackers Despite being at-risk, essential workers, many who work in farming or meatpacking still lack access to coronavirus testing. Farmworker advocates say that doesn't bode well for vaccination outreach.Heard onDana CroninFromToggle more optionsDespite being at-risk, essential workers, many who work in farming or meatpacking still lack access to coronavirus testing. Farmworker advocates say that doesn't bode well for vaccination outreach.SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:The rollout of coronavirus vaccines offers a light at the end of the...…Coronavirus Testing Remains A Problem For Farmworkers, Meatpackers Despite being at-risk, essential workers, many who work in farming or meatpacking still lack access to coronavirus testing. Farmworker advocates say that doesn't bode well for vaccination outreach.Heard onDana CroninFromToggle more optionsDespite being at-risk, essential workers, many who work in farming or meatpacking still lack access to coronavirus testing. Farmworker advocates say that doesn't bode well for vaccination outreach.SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:The rollout of coronavirus vaccines offers a light at the end of the...WW…