California's strawberry crop, the little red fruit that produces a lot of cash for farmers, has a dark cloud hanging over it. Photo by David Bacon.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
The California Rural Legal Assistance and Earthjustice have filed a lawsuit in Alameda County court to ban Methyl Iodide. Michael Marsh represents two migrant workers in the lawsuit, including one who helps apply pesticides. A farmworker told KTVU she covers up with a hat and long sleeves because of the pesticides. Despite her concerns, she has to work so all she can do is take precautions.
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