Colorado Farm Workforce Cooperative

The Colorado Farm Workforce Cooperative (CFWC) aims to be a sustainable, socially responsible farm labor contracting cooperative that benefits both farmers and farm workers in Colorado. By prioritizing ethical practices and shared ownership, we aim to provide a high-quality labor solution that benefits both Colorado’s agricultural producers and the essential workers who power them. One-fifth of all farm labor has been hired through farm labor contractors in the US, but there have been widespread problems with farm labor contractor practices in the US and in Colorado. Join us to build a better option in Colorado! Find the Colorado Farm Workforce Cooperative Steering Committee application here.

On April 16 we will kick-off the first meeting of the Steering Committee, so if you’re curious, apply now via the simple application. After you apply, you will be sent an invitation to the kick-off meeting. This initial meeting marks the shift from identifying the problem to building the solution. Your expertise is the engine that will drive this cooperative forward.

The first meeting will cover:

• The “Why.” The systemic issues within the traditional Farm Labor Contractor model and how our cooperative model corrects past abuses and inefficiencies.
• Member Onboarding. Introduction to the cooperative’s governance structure and the specific values that will guide our decision-making.
• Timeline & Milestones.  A high-level roadmap of our development phases, from legal incorporation to our first operational season.
• Duties & Responsibilities. The roles of the steering committee, including member commitment to strategic oversight, fundraising, and community outreach.

Questions? Reach out to Salvador@rmeoc.org or Sandra.Baca@rmfu.org