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Recently unsealed court documents have sparked a federal investigation into whether Tyson Foods forced children as young as 11 to work overnight shifts (https://lnkd.in/eap5N_7R). This is part of a broader pattern across Big Ag, and shows how important unsealing court documents are to telling the true story of this industry. As we detailed in our June blog, Big Ag often uses child labor to cut costs, taking advantage of vulnerable communities and putting profit over people. It’s clear that the current enforcement and penalties aren’t enough to deter this behavior. We need stronger protections, better funding for enforcement, and an end to agricultural exceptionalism that leaves children unprotected. FarmSTAND is ready to fight for a food system that doesn't exploit children for corporate profit. Read more about why we’re fighting for worker justice and a safer food system in our June blog post: https://lnkd.in/eB6-eJX2