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3-2-1 CARDS Name:
3 THINGS YOU LEARNED
2 QUESTIONS YOU HAVE
1 “AH-HA” MOMENT OR SOMETHING THAT SURPRISES YOU!
CONTEXTUALIZING THE ISSUES
Unfair and non-transparent contracts and agreements
Corporate concentration and control
Low prices from buyers, high prices for inputs
Debt
Lack of credit
Inequity in policies
Lack of transparency in the food system
FARMERS FACE:
CONTEXTUALIZING THE ISSUES
High Temperatures – Heat stroke/exhaustion
Repetitive actions
Exposure to toxins
Debt from loans for immigration
No bathroom or water breaks
Sexual harassment & violence Piece Rate Pay – Competitive
culture
Poor housing conditions
Lack of access to heath care
Low wages
Fewer legal protections than other workers in the US
FARMWORKERS FACE:
WHAT IS FOOD JUSTICE?
Health, well-being, and respect (for farmworkers, farmers, food chain workers and eaters)
Environmental stewardship and protected resources
Sovereignty / access to food
POLICIES THAT MATTER & WHY
Farm subsidies – what we incentivize or put at a competitive disadvantage
What we externalize in costs?
What we value?
Exclusion of farm labor from federal labor laws
CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO FEED JUSTICE!
Movie Moment ChallengeWatch the movie with three or more of your friends and share your thoughts on what you saw. Try to think of how you can stay informed and help inform other people. Spread the word!
Fruitful Grapevines ChallengeVisit your local farmer’s market. While you’re there, connect with your local farmers and talk to them about their products and the FJC label. Go for extra points and buy a few tasty goods while you’re there!
Supermarket Superproduct ChallengeGo to five of your favorite local supermarkets (Publix, Winn-Dixie, Fresh Market) and ask for specific FJC products. Find out if they know about the label and share what you know with them! Consumers drive change.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO FEED JUSTICE!
Social Seeds ChallengeShare one or two of your own personal thoughts or experiences every week for the next six weeks using our hashtags (#hungryforjustice #foodjusticecertified) on your favorite social media.
FJC Pantry Challenge Change the products that you use most often to
ones that are Food Justice Certified. Tell us about the products you changed and what you enjoy most about them.
Righteous Recipe Challenge Share at least two of your favorite meals, drinks or
recipes made with FJC products using our hashtags. You can snap a pic of something you’ve prepared or share a recipe of something someone else can prepare.