65. Building Better Futures for California Farmworkers

The California Farmworker Foundation (CFF) is a nonprofit organization based in Delano dedicated to empowering farmworkers to have a voice in their communities. The organization's core mission is to enhance the quality of life for California farmworkers through tailored programs and services. Operating at the grassroots level, CFF employs a user-centered approach to customize its offerings to meet the specific needs of farmworkers. With a significant expansion in personnel and coverage across six counties, CFF's Outreach Specialists engage with thousands of farmworkers weekly in California, reaching a total of over 90,000 individuals in 2023. During this presentation, you will learn about the ongoing initiatives undertaken by CFF to address farmworkers' needs and provide essential solutions to enhance their overall well-being. Our speaker, Diana Silva, holds the position of Communication Director at the California Farmworker Foundation (CFF). With her family roots deeply connected to the farm-working community, she draws inspiration from her grandparents who were farmworkers after immigrating from Mexico. Being the first in her family to earn a college degree, Diana graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Communication from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Her dedication to agriculture, community service, and the desire to carry on generational progress motivated her to join CFF in 2021. To learn more, go to: https://californiafarmworkers.org/ Make a difference at: https://givebutter.com/CAfarmworkers