When you think of roses on #ValentinesDay remember workers like Maria who work long hard hours growing the rose bushes that provide these beautiful blooms. Maria works at Star Roses under a UFW contract that provides great benefits. Thanks & Happy Valentine's Day Maria #WeFeedYou image
Vianey shared this video of farm workers pruning in the orchards of Hanford CA. He shares he doesnt understand why so many don’t appreciate the hard work and sacrifice of farm workers. Man or woman, they only want to work in peace and provide for their families. #WeFeedYou
Raul shares this picture from Ventura County of farm workers harvesting bell peppers. Each worker harvests 80-100 buckets a day. #WeFeedYou image
Margarito sent us this vid from where they're pruning grape vines at Chateau Ste Michelle winery in WA. He is very pleased they are provided with pneumatic shears. This air compressed powered tools assists with worker precision and efficiency with less effort and strain on the body. #WeFeedYou
Robert sent us this photo from where they were in the field weeding carrots. Weeding is tough work as workers spend their day being bent over pulling the grass away from around the carrots using their fingers to clean the area and help it grow. #WeFeedYou image
Si la migra te detiene, ¡recuerda esta canción! No tienes que firmar ni decir nada. Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio, y tienes derecho a un abogado. ¡Mantén la calma y recuerda tus derechos! If immigration stops you, remember this song! You don’t have to sign anything or say anything. You have the right to remain silent, and you have the right to a lawyer. Keep calm and remember your rights! #knowyourrightssong
Mushrooms can be grown indoors in Salinas CA as long as temperature, light and water are controlled. It takes skilled work from farm workers to maintain these growing conditions so consumers can enjoy mushrooms year round. #WeFeedYou image
CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS: Dígale a sus hijos de que si la migra llega a sus escuelas, no tienen que responder a las preguntas - incluso si un adulto les dice que está bien hablar. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Let your children know that if ICE/Border Patrol comes to their schools, they do not have to answer questions - even if an adult tells them it's okay to talk.
Alejandra shared this photo from where she is harvesting oranges in Kern County. She shares, "We earn piece rate. The box we fill weighs around 1,000 lbs and we earn $26 per box." #WeFeedYoul image
Maria is hard at work planting strawberries in Watsonville CA for the next harvest. She shares, "This work is very tiring because I am bent over all day. I have to work very fast in this position without stopping and taking breaks." #WeFeedYou image