Migrant Justice is working to expand their Milk with Dignity Program, a worker-driven initiative aimed at improving the labor conditions of immigrant farmworkers in the dairy industry. The organization is focused on shifting institutional procurement practices in New England, specifically targeting K-12 schools, hospitals, and higher education institutions to source fair and organic dairy. By engaging institutional buyers, Migrant Justice aims to create a market demand for Milk with Dignity-certified dairy, ensuring that dairy workers benefit from fair wages, improved working conditions, and greater protections against exploitation. This effort will also support small, ecologically sustainable dairies while promoting a more just and transparent food system. Through partnerships with organizations such as the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont and regional distributors, Migrant Justice is building a robust coalition to drive systemic change in the food value chain, benefiting both workers and communities.
