"Farmworkers often have to enduring punishing temperatures while harvesting crops — and now, thanks to climate change, summers are getting even hotter and longer. Heat-related illnesses are just one of the many health risks that farmers and farmworkers face as part of their work. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
When we think of farming, a lot of us picture idyllic scenes — endless blue skies, lush fields of green crops, and freshly picked vegetables. As rewarding as farming can be, it’s also incredibly demanding work — physically, and mentally.
And in some ways, farming is getting harder, as factors like climate change, and the shifting political and economic landscape have introduced a host of new challenges that are having real effects on the well-being of farmers and the people who produce our food.
On this episode, we explore the connection between farming and health, and some solutions that could make our food system more resilient."
"Protecting the People Who Grow Our Food - WHYY"
https://whyy.org/episodes/protecting-the-people-who-grow-our-food/
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