Blog Posts
The Exception Becomes the Rule: Democratic Senators Lead the Rollback of Agricultural Overtime During Farmworker Awareness Week
March 25, 2026
This Farmworker Awareness Week, the Colorado Senate passed SB 26-121, a bill that would require farmworkers to log 56 hours each week before earning overtime pay. Learn why this attack on workers’ rights matters and what you can do to stop it.
The Importance of Overtime Pay for Agricultural Workers
March 11, 2026
Overtime pay for agricultural workers is under attack. SB 26-121 would require extremely long work weeks and worsen an already inequitable overtime pay system. Support labor rights by telling your legislator to vote NO on SB 26-121!
OSHA Fines Following Fatal Dairy Incident Highlight Ongoing Safety Gaps in Agriculture
March 6, 2026
Six workers died last summer after being exposed to hydrogen sulfide gas at a dairy near Keenesburg, Colorado. OSHA’s investigation revealed serious safety failures, but the tragedy also highlights broader regulatory gaps that continue to leave agricultural workers without protections.
They Feed Colorado. But Who’s Caring for Them?: Insights from the Project Protect Preventative Healthcare Survey
August 29, 2025
Project Protect’s 2024 Preventative Healthcare Survey reveals that Colorado’s agricultural workers face alarming gaps in access to basic medical care. The Project Protect Promotora Network is closing these gaps through trusted, community-led outreach, but support is needed to ensure that the people who feed Colorado can also care for their own health.
Tragedy in Keenesburg: Colorado Mourns the Deaths of Six Dairy Workers
August 25, 2025
Six dairy workers tragically lost their lives in Keenesburg after suspected exposure to toxic gases in a confined space, highlighting the extreme dangers faced by Colorado’s agricultural workforce. This heartbreaking loss underscores the urgent need for stronger protections and safety measures to prevent future tragedies.
Meeting the Needs of Sheepherders in a Season of Uncertainty on Colorado’s Western Slope
August 14, 2025
As wildfires burn across Western Colorado, isolated sheepherders face heightened risks to their health and safety. Project Protect Food Systems Workers is stepping in with supplies and information to ensure they can access the protection they deserve.
Me Adapto a Cualquier Situación: Resilience and Challenges of Sheepherders on Colorado’s Western Slope
August 13, 2025
Building Local Food Systems: Colorado is Helping Small Food Retailers Bring Healthy Food to the Neighborhoods That Need It
August 12, 2025
Colorado retailers can get 75% back on equipment that enables them to provide more healthy food for underserved communities. Learn how Project Protect is helping small food retailers access the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Community Food Access Program Tax Credit.
Building Local Food Systems: How Colorado’s Community Food Access Program Tax Credit Supports Farmers Feeding Underserved Communities
August 11, 2025
Colorado farmers can get 75% back on equipment that helps them grow food for underserved communities. Learn how Project Protect is helping small producers access the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Community Food Access Program Tax Credit.