They Harvest the Nation’s Food ^35.7%

kffhealthnews.org - By Paula Andalo - 7/10/2026, 9:00 AM

Negativity Bias 22.1% - Biased Writer Voice 15.6% - Appeal to Authority 14.6%

Seasonal work. Inconsistent hours. Frequent moves. Cash payments and informal jobs. For farmworkers who rely on Medicaid, these common employment patterns could put their health coverage at risk. It’s a heightened concern for the estimated million-plus farmworkers who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, as new work... more