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Lagia sent this vid from Santa Maria CAs strawberry fields: Workers are running back and forth to the truck. We are working piece rate & earn $2.25 per flat. The constant running puts us at risk of injury, but slowing down means not making enough to pay our bills. #WeFeedYou
June 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Lagia sent this vid from Santa Maria CAs strawberry fields: Workers are running back and forth to the truck. We are working piece rate & earn $2.25 per flat. The constant running puts us at risk of injury, but slowing down means not making enough to pay our bills. #WeFeedYou
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Farm workers near the González CA area are hard at work weeding the fields so that the weeds don't interfere with the growth of the crop. #WeFeedYou
May 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Farm workers near the González CA area are hard at work weeding the fields so that the weeds don't interfere with the growth of the crop. #WeFeedYou
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Jesus worked in Salinas CAs fields for 14 years. He's skillfully removing lettuce plants so the plants do not grow too close together and they grow large. It takes a lot of experience to know which plants to leave. Walking the fields all day long makes him very tired. #WeFeedYou
May 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Jesus worked in Salinas CAs fields for 14 years. He's skillfully removing lettuce plants so the plants do not grow too close together and they grow large. It takes a lot of experience to know which plants to leave. Walking the fields all day long makes him very tired. #WeFeedYou
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Farm workers are hard at work in Ducor, CA netting orange trees using a tractor-pulled rig. This task helps protect the oranges from sun damage, pests, and weather. It’s a key step in maintaining fruit quality before harvest.#WeFeedYou
May 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Farm workers are hard at work in Ducor, CA netting orange trees using a tractor-pulled rig. This task helps protect the oranges from sun damage, pests, and weather. It’s a key step in maintaining fruit quality before harvest.#WeFeedYou
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Jerry holds up the cart he bought to harvest strawberries. He shares that CA state law demands that employers provide work tools, but he brings his own to make sure he has one that works well as sometimes the one that the company provides stick and affect his speed #WeFeedYou
May 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Jerry holds up the cart he bought to harvest strawberries. He shares that CA state law demands that employers provide work tools, but he brings his own to make sure he has one that works well as sometimes the one that the company provides stick and affect his speed #WeFeedYou
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Rain storms last month in Ventura County meant wet slippery conditions for Farm workers harvesting raspberries. #WeFeedYou
Las tormentas de lluvia del mes pasado en el condado de Ventura significaron condiciones húmedas y resbaladizas para los campesinos que cosechaban frambuesas. #SoyEsencial
Las tormentas de lluvia del mes pasado en el condado de Ventura significaron condiciones húmedas y resbaladizas para los campesinos que cosechaban frambuesas. #SoyEsencial
May 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Rain storms last month in Ventura County meant wet slippery conditions for Farm workers harvesting raspberries. #WeFeedYou
Las tormentas de lluvia del mes pasado en el condado de Ventura significaron condiciones húmedas y resbaladizas para los campesinos que cosechaban frambuesas. #SoyEsencial
Las tormentas de lluvia del mes pasado en el condado de Ventura significaron condiciones húmedas y resbaladizas para los campesinos que cosechaban frambuesas. #SoyEsencial
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Jesse sent this pic from where they are hard at work deleafing the grape vines. They do this, so the vines grows strong and support the little bunches of grapes. She shares it's a very hard job as they have to keep on reaching up all day long. They earn minimum wage. #WeFeedYou
May 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Jesse sent this pic from where they are hard at work deleafing the grape vines. They do this, so the vines grows strong and support the little bunches of grapes. She shares it's a very hard job as they have to keep on reaching up all day long. They earn minimum wage. #WeFeedYou
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Benita is harvesting nectarines near Sanger CA. She just earns minimum wage. She is concerned as she's barely getting by. During inclement weather there are days when her hours are cut & she worries as she needs enough money to take care of her children and her bills. #WeFeedYou
May 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Benita is harvesting nectarines near Sanger CA. She just earns minimum wage. She is concerned as she's barely getting by. During inclement weather there are days when her hours are cut & she worries as she needs enough money to take care of her children and her bills. #WeFeedYou
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Sweet potato workers are hard at work cutting the sprouts from the sweet potatoes. Workers tell us the motion of cutting the sprouts off of the potatoes all day makes their wrist hurt by the end of the day. #WeFeedYou
May 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Sweet potato workers are hard at work cutting the sprouts from the sweet potatoes. Workers tell us the motion of cutting the sprouts off of the potatoes all day makes their wrist hurt by the end of the day. #WeFeedYou
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Raul shared this pic with us of an orchard after they labored to put the nets over the citrus trees. The nets ensures the flowers are not pollinated by the bees. Because of this hard work kids across America get to enjoy seedless mandarin oranges in their lunch box. #WeFeedYou
May 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Raul shared this pic with us of an orchard after they labored to put the nets over the citrus trees. The nets ensures the flowers are not pollinated by the bees. Because of this hard work kids across America get to enjoy seedless mandarin oranges in their lunch box. #WeFeedYou
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A farmworker sent us this vid from McFarland CA. He said the planting season is getting ready to start, so this tractor is disking a field to prepare the soil for the upcoming season. Disking breaks up dirt clods and improves soil quality for when seeds are planted. #WeFeedYou
May 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A farmworker sent us this vid from McFarland CA. He said the planting season is getting ready to start, so this tractor is disking a field to prepare the soil for the upcoming season. Disking breaks up dirt clods and improves soil quality for when seeds are planted. #WeFeedYou
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A farmworker sent this is photo from the lettuce in in Gonzalez, CA. She shared: The crew is weeding the field around the young lettuce plants that are very delicate. Workers have to bend over all day long to carefully pull the weeds around the plant without harming it #WeFeedYou
May 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A farmworker sent this is photo from the lettuce in in Gonzalez, CA. She shared: The crew is weeding the field around the young lettuce plants that are very delicate. Workers have to bend over all day long to carefully pull the weeds around the plant without harming it #WeFeedYou
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Sergio is harvesting tangerines in Dinuba CA. He shares: This is very hard work. The bag I carry weighs around 50 lbs when full and it's not easy going up and down ladders with it. I'm paid by the piece and earn $55 for each 1000 lb bin I fill. #WeFeedYou
May 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sergio is harvesting tangerines in Dinuba CA. He shares: This is very hard work. The bag I carry weighs around 50 lbs when full and it's not easy going up and down ladders with it. I'm paid by the piece and earn $55 for each 1000 lb bin I fill. #WeFeedYou
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Ramiro sent this vid from the Santa Rosa area where he's plowing fields to prepare the land to plant more grape vineyards for the 2026 season.
"I start my shift at 6am. At this time of year there's often heavy fog & freezing temps before sunrise with bad visibility." #WeFeedYou
"I start my shift at 6am. At this time of year there's often heavy fog & freezing temps before sunrise with bad visibility." #WeFeedYou
May 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Ramiro sent this vid from the Santa Rosa area where he's plowing fields to prepare the land to plant more grape vineyards for the 2026 season.
"I start my shift at 6am. At this time of year there's often heavy fog & freezing temps before sunrise with bad visibility." #WeFeedYou
"I start my shift at 6am. At this time of year there's often heavy fog & freezing temps before sunrise with bad visibility." #WeFeedYou
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Erika shared this photo saying: Farm workers in Ducor, CA are operating tractors to spread compost across the vineyard rows. This task helps enrich the soil and prepare it for the next phase of the grape harvest. #WeFeedYou
May 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Erika shared this photo saying: Farm workers in Ducor, CA are operating tractors to spread compost across the vineyard rows. This task helps enrich the soil and prepare it for the next phase of the grape harvest. #WeFeedYou
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Josephina shared this pic from the sweet potatoes in Merced County. Cutting and packing these young seedlings who roots will eventually become sweet potatoes is hard, intensive work. "My wrist and neck get tired from from being bent over all day to cut the plant." #WeFeedYou
May 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Josephina shared this pic from the sweet potatoes in Merced County. Cutting and packing these young seedlings who roots will eventually become sweet potatoes is hard, intensive work. "My wrist and neck get tired from from being bent over all day to cut the plant." #WeFeedYou
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On #MothersDay, we celebrate Carolina, a mother who has labored in CA's blueberries and grapes for decades. “I have faith that one day soon – everyone in this country will realize that families like mine have been here working for years, feeding this country. #WeFeedYou
May 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On #MothersDay, we celebrate Carolina, a mother who has labored in CA's blueberries and grapes for decades. “I have faith that one day soon – everyone in this country will realize that families like mine have been here working for years, feeding this country. #WeFeedYou
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A farm worker sent us this photo of a apple orchard in Waterport NY. He shares: Right now we're doing prep work: replacing poles, planting new trees, pruning & removing debris. We're not getting a lot of hours which makes it hard for us to meet expenses. #WeFeedYou
May 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A farm worker sent us this photo of a apple orchard in Waterport NY. He shares: Right now we're doing prep work: replacing poles, planting new trees, pruning & removing debris. We're not getting a lot of hours which makes it hard for us to meet expenses. #WeFeedYou
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A farm worker sent us this video from where she was harvesting oranges in the Woodlake CA area. She shared: The farm labor contractor only pays us $24 for each 1,000 lb box filled. It takes approximately an hour and a half to fill a box. #WeFeedYou
May 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A farm worker sent us this video from where she was harvesting oranges in the Woodlake CA area. She shared: The farm labor contractor only pays us $24 for each 1,000 lb box filled. It takes approximately an hour and a half to fill a box. #WeFeedYou
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Farm workers in McFarland CA are carefully thinning shoots on the grapevines. This vital step improves the overall vine health and makes the fruit grow better. #WeFeedYou
May 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Farm workers in McFarland CA are carefully thinning shoots on the grapevines. This vital step improves the overall vine health and makes the fruit grow better. #WeFeedYou
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✊🏽Working people, rise up! Our courage, resilience, and collective care power our country.
We get up every day to take care of our families and communities. As greedy, ultra-wealthy takers threaten our lives, working class people protect one another and keep the spirit of our movement alive.
We get up every day to take care of our families and communities. As greedy, ultra-wealthy takers threaten our lives, working class people protect one another and keep the spirit of our movement alive.
May 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
✊🏽Working people, rise up! Our courage, resilience, and collective care power our country.
We get up every day to take care of our families and communities. As greedy, ultra-wealthy takers threaten our lives, working class people protect one another and keep the spirit of our movement alive.
We get up every day to take care of our families and communities. As greedy, ultra-wealthy takers threaten our lives, working class people protect one another and keep the spirit of our movement alive.
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Jesús works at a Washington state vineyard. He is checking out a road that he will shortly fill in holes and smooth out so that the machinery can safely get to the vines. #WeFeedYou
May 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Jesús works at a Washington state vineyard. He is checking out a road that he will shortly fill in holes and smooth out so that the machinery can safely get to the vines. #WeFeedYou
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Thank you Lupe for this video of Farm workers harvesting broccoli in Spreckels CA. #WeFeedYou
Gracias Lupe por este video de campesinos cosechando brócoli en Spreckels CA. #SoyEsencial
Gracias Lupe por este video de campesinos cosechando brócoli en Spreckels CA. #SoyEsencial
May 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thank you Lupe for this video of Farm workers harvesting broccoli in Spreckels CA. #WeFeedYou
Gracias Lupe por este video de campesinos cosechando brócoli en Spreckels CA. #SoyEsencial
Gracias Lupe por este video de campesinos cosechando brócoli en Spreckels CA. #SoyEsencial
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Merced county sweet potatoes planted in the mid-Feb., are sprouting. These plants will grow and the roots will become sweet potatoes. Workers remove the protective covering everyday to water and weed the plants so the weeds don’t take nutrients the new plants to grow. #WeFeedYou
May 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Merced county sweet potatoes planted in the mid-Feb., are sprouting. These plants will grow and the roots will become sweet potatoes. Workers remove the protective covering everyday to water and weed the plants so the weeds don’t take nutrients the new plants to grow. #WeFeedYou
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Guadalupe shared this vid from the Salinas CA cauliflower harvest. On ground level, workers cut the vegetable and put it on the conveyor belt. Workers then clean the dirt off of and bag it. The conveyor belt takes it to the other side, where workers pack it in boxes. #WeFeedYou
May 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Guadalupe shared this vid from the Salinas CA cauliflower harvest. On ground level, workers cut the vegetable and put it on the conveyor belt. Workers then clean the dirt off of and bag it. The conveyor belt takes it to the other side, where workers pack it in boxes. #WeFeedYou