What organization was founded in 1962 to advocate for farm workers' rights in California?

The United Farm Workers (UFW) was founded in 1962 to advocate for the rights of farm workers in California, highlighting the struggles they faced in terms of wages, working conditions, and labor rights. This organization was established through a merger of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee and the National Farm Workers Association, driven largely by the leadership of figures like César Chávez and Dolores Huerta. The UFW played a crucial role in organizing farm laborers, leading significant strikes and negotiating contracts to improve labor conditions in the agricultural sector.

The other organizations mentioned do not specifically focus on farm workers in the same way that the UFW does. The California Agricultural Workers Coalition, while related, is not as widely recognized or significant in the historical context of farm workers' rights. The California Labor Federation represents a broader array of labor interests across various industries, rather than being exclusively dedicated to farm workers. Similarly, the National Farm Labor Union was active during a different time and had less influence compared to the UFW in shaping the current landscape of farm labor rights.