• Who are our farm laborers, and what are their lives like?
• What can farm owners do to keep their workers safe and happy, without breaking the bank?
Panelists include Sandy Brown, co-owner of Swanton Berry Farm near Santa Cruz, the first organic farm where workers have a UFW contract, and Maisie Greenawalt of Bon Appétit Management Co., which forged a buying agreement with the Imokolee workers. The panel runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, September 10, and takes place in the Port Commission Hearing Room on the second floor of the Ferry Building. The event is open to the public and free (donations accepted). There'll be a short reception afterwards, with what are described as "farmers' market snacks."
