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We believe in building a strong local food economy by supporting farmworkers, ensuring safe working conditions and access to locally grown food. Through community organizing we build stronger connections with the community and promote a healthier way of living.

Aug
29

New Study Reveals Farmworker Pesticide Exposure in Idaho

New study reveals farmworker pesticide exposure in Idaho. The study by Boise State University in collaboration with Idaho Organization of Resource Councils Director Irene Ruiz, reveals that Latinx farmworkers in Idaho have traces of various pesticides in their urine samples. This alarming discovery highlights significant barriers to protecting farmworkers from pesticide exposure and confirms the fears of many farmworkers in Idaho who have suspected this and have been vocal about…

Oct
23

Letter From Our New Executive Director Irene Ruiz

Dear Idaho Organization of Resource Councils members and supporters, My name is Irene Ruiz, IORC’s new Executive Director. I am pleased to be able to take on this amazing opportunity…

Sep
03

Farmworkers deserve basic protections from heat and smoke, here’s one step in the right direction

Editor’s Note: This blog was written by Samantha Guerrero, the Community Organizer and Communications Coordinator at the Idaho Organization of Resource Councils, and edited by Adrian Gallo, the Climate Program…

Feb
12

Idaho bill would strip farmerworkers and others of their rights to hold pesticide manufacturers accountable for harms

IORC members testify against a bill to allow pesticide manufacturers immunity from claims their chemicals have harmed farmworkers and others, protecting chemical companies from billion-dollar claims. On February 6th, 2024,…

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New Study Reveals Farmworker Pesticide Exposure in Idaho

Letter From Our New Executive Director Irene Ruiz

Farmworkers deserve basic protections from heat and smoke, here’s one step in the right direction

Idaho bill would strip farmerworkers and others of their rights to hold pesticide manufacturers accountable for harms

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