Voices from the Fields

Michigan prides itself on its agriculture, and we should.

We are the most agriculturally diverse state, behind only California. And after manufacturing, agriculture is the state’s largest industry.

But what goes into bringing the fruits and vegetables we eat to our tables? Our documentary "Voices from the Fields" tells the stories of the migrant workers in Michigan.

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Domestic workers are critical to our economy, so why are they invisible?

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