Farming in the U.S. largely would disappear without the huge labor force that migrant farm workers provide. However, many of these workers are chronically exploited, their human rights ignored.

Farm workers often don't seek help because they don't know where to turn or because they're afraid. When they do assert their rights--knowing they risk being blacklisted, deported or fired--there aren't enough advocates to represent them. This "justice gap" is an enormous challenge in our state and throughout the country.

This is an issue I feel passionately about, so I serve on the board of the Laurel Rubin Farm Worker Justice Project, a volunteer-led effort housed at LAW Fund that assists farm workers in their efforts to enforce their right to fair, dignified, humane and safe working and living conditions.

Our Project is a simple and cost-effective way to help thousands of farm workers each harvest season and improve the lives of their families and communities.

Our grassroots effort deploys law students to work alongside experienced advocates to inform farm workers of their rights and responsibilities and provide assistance on matters involving immigration, environmental justice, civil rights, payment of wages, worker safety and health, housing and consumer rights.

Please join me in making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to support the Laurel Rubin Farm Worker Justice Project.Together, we can make a significant difference to these members of our community who do the hazardous work that puts food on our tables.

If you prefer to send a check directly to the Project, please make it out and mail to: The Laurel Rubin Farm Worker Justice Project, c/o LAW Fund, 1325 Fourth Ave., Suite 1335, Seattle, WA 98101.

Thank you for your consideration!