Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe spoke out in celebration of National Farmworker Awareness Week.
“During National Farmworker Awareness Week, we applaud more than two million unsung heroes who do the toughest work to help put food on our tables in the United States,” McCabe says.
“Farmworkers often work through day and night in the face of challenges like extreme heat to promote healthy and secure food supplies.”
McCabe also says she’s seen that firsthand in her home state of Indiana. This week, the EPA is highlighting these unsung heroes and their contributions to the nation.
EPA’s mission is to protect human health and the environment, and that includes how its policies and programs support farmworkers and their families across the country.
“As an agency, we are committed to continuing to work closely with farmworkers and the broader agricultural community to confront environmental issues and other challenges,” she adds.