Farmworker housing safety gaps prompt inspections across states
Investigate Midwest notes over 300 fire safety problems in 2022 across eight states plus missing first aid kits and mold leaks in H-2A housing. By 2021 two men died in North Carolina employer housing fire. inspectors found unclear alarms and limited details. The report highlights chronic housing issues, inspection barriers, and the need for consistent standards and timely fixes.
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Investigate Midwest analyzes farmworker housing inspection records
Investigate Midwest began requests for state farmworker housing inspection records about two years ago. It collected from 19 states, with some records only on paper or in PDFs. The team used Google Pinpoint OCR to build a data spreadsheet and verify accuracy, revealing state differences in data handling and redactions.
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Farmers Boo Macron At Paris Agriculture Fair
French President Emmanuel Macron faced boos and whistles from angry farmers at the Paris Agricultural Fair opening. Protesters forced entry, police in riot gear guarded the venue, and farmers demanded better living conditions cheaper regulation and protection from foreign competition. Macron promised floor prices and an emergency plan to aid the hardest hit farms starting Monday.
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