National Farm Worker Ministry (NFWM)

The National Farm Worker Ministry (NFWM) represents consumers, advocates and people of faith and conscience who want to support the Farm Worker Movement.

NFWM began in 1920 as a ministry of charity and service, providing food, clothing and day care to farm workers. When United Farm Workers co-founder Cesar Chavez began organizing in the 1960’s, he called on the religious community to change its emphasis from charity to justice. NFWM became the vehicle for people of faith to respond to that call.

NFWM continues that mission by educating and mobilizing our member and supporting organizations, other faith communities, groups, and individuals to support farm worker led campaigns that aim to improve farm workers’ working and living conditions.

In addition to partners in seeking justice, MFSA currently serves on the Board of the National Farm Work Ministry.