The resources below address many of the issues in Harvest of Pride and are intended to help raise awareness, generate dialogue and create the political will to change. We will be updating the resources frequently and invite you to share items you believe will be of interest to the community.
Reading material
- Profiles of Poverty and Hunger in Oregon [PDF]
An Oregon Food Bank report (2010) that presents results of those receiving (and those not) emergency food through the OFB network. - Understanding Food Insecurity and Hunger in Oregon [PDF]
An Oregon State University report on understanding food insecurity within Oregon and where target efforts should be focused to provide impact and assistance. - A Hunger to Farm: Immigrant Farmers in America
A panel of trainers, researchers and immigrant farmers discuss via podcast what challenges confront these perspective new farmers and opportunities for enriching the sustainable agriculture movement in the United States. - Hecho en America
GQ Magazine takes an in-depth look at the life of seasonal nomadic immigrant farm laborers, showing what life is like for the people who cultivate and harvest our food. - Immigrant Farmers Work and Learn a New Land
A Minnesota Public Radio news report (and podcast) discusses the work of a nonprofit’s specialized project that helps immigrant farmers continue their agragrian lifestyle in this country. - How Immigrant Entrepreneurs Turbocharge U.S. Trade
A Wall Street Journal article discussing the high-level contributions of immigrants to the U.S. economy. - Moving the U.S. and Amassing a Fortune, No English Needed
A New York Times article on the will and ability of immigrants to succeed in a market economy that is often difficult to navigate and unfriendly toward non-English speakers.