BACKGROUND AND AIM: Agricultural work is recognized as one of the most physically demanding and hazardous occupations worldwide and farmworkers face a myriad of complex social vulnerabilities that create greater health risks from these occupational exposures. Although demographically the United States farming industry mainly employs male workers, about 33% are female, and they face unique working conditions that are relatively understudied. In the present study, we examine the unique social and occupational hazards female farmworkers face, utilizing data from the Michigan Farmworker Project, a community-engaged project that seeks to understand the working and living conditions of farmworkers in Michigan. METHODS: We conducted in-depth interviews with farmworkers (n=34) and health, legal, and social service providers (n=21) in four Michigan counties with higher concentration of farmworkers. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed thematically using NVivo 12. The present analysis primarily draws on interviews with female farmworkers. RESULTS:Female farmworkers in our study (n=19; average age=40) reported hazardous and exploitative working conditions such as lack of ventilation, chemical exposures, harmful weather conditions, and problems with proper hygiene and sanitation especially during menstruation, including lack of bathroom access and problems leading to urinary tract infections. Participants discussed pregnancy-specific concerns (i.e., chemical exposures, lack of disclosure of pregnancy to supervisors due to fear, lack of access to prenatal and postnatal care, inability to breastfeed due to work schedule) and concerns regarding children (i.e., lack of childcare, inappropriate living conditions for children). Other themes included sexual harassment and assault, disproportionately excluded from employment consideration due to gender, and social isolation. CONCLUSIONS:Our findings suggest that female farmworkers are disproportionately burdened with occupational hazards and lack social and labor protections to ensure their health and well-being and that of their families. Study results can inform policies and interventions to improve working and living conditions for female workers. KEYWORDS: Female, Occupational epidemiology, Occupational exposures, Environmental justice, Environmental disparities, Pregnancy outcomes