Skinny farm bill offers chance to deal with farmworker childcare crisis

Source: The Hill News · Bias: Center

Summary

Rural childcare is essential for the 2.5 million farmworkers in the U.S., who face unique challenges in accessing childcare, and should be included in the farm bill to ensure their children have access to adequate care and the farmworkers can continue to provide food for the nation.

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Skinny farm bill offers chance to deal with farmworker childcare crisis
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Skinny farm bill offers chance to deal with farmworker childcare crisis

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Rural childcare is essential for the 2.5 million farmworkers in the U.S., who face unique challenges in accessing childcare, and should be included in the farm bill to ensure their children have access to adequate care and the farmworkers can continue to provide food for the nation.