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"Raul" is a tomato dumper. He stands on the back of the trailer lifts and dumps over 1,500 buckets daily - each weighing around 25 pounds. It’s nonstop, punishing work on the body, especially the shoulders, back, and arms. #WeFeedYou

"Raul" is a tomato dumper. He stands on the back of the trailer lifts and dumps over 1,500 buckets daily - each weighing around 25 pounds. It’s nonstop, punishing work on the body, especially the shoulders, back, and arms. #WeFeedYou

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Ever wonder where the tomato on your #July4th burger comes from? These Central Valley tomato harvesters spend hours bent over under the sun harvesting. On an average they lift around 170 buckets a day. Each bucket weighs 25 lbs. It’s exhausting, physical labor. #WeFeedYou

Ever wonder where the tomato on your #July4th burger comes from? These Central Valley tomato harvesters spend hours bent over under the sun harvesting. On an average they lift around 170 buckets a day. Each bucket weighs 25 lbs. It’s exhausting, physical labor. #WeFeedYou

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These CA tomato pickers make 86¢ per bucket. The worker runs back to try and make as many buckets as they can. Because of the hot weather they often only work 4 to 5 hours a day, so every bucket counts towards paying their bills. #WeFeedYou

These CA tomato pickers make 86¢ per bucket. The worker runs back to try and make as many buckets as they can. Because of the hot weather they often only work 4 to 5 hours a day, so every bucket counts towards paying their bills. #WeFeedYou

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"Olga" picks lemons in Orange Cove, CA. "I earn $48 per 900lb crate and makes 2-3 crates a 6hr day. Lemon picking is dangerous. I must move and go up and down a 12-foot ladder, while avoiding the thorns on the tree. The weather is cold & the ground is often muddy." #WeFeedYou

"Olga" picks lemons in Orange Cove, CA. "I earn $48 per 900lb crate and makes 2-3 crates a 6hr day. Lemon picking is dangerous. I must move and go up and down a 12-foot ladder, while avoiding the thorns on the tree. The weather is cold & the ground is often muddy." #WeFeedYou

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Juan has spent 10 years harvesting sweet potato in CA. While the machine picks up most of the vegetables he often has to get on his knees and dig out the sweet potatoes the machine left behind. He does this up to 10 hours a day 5 days a week. #WeFeedYou

Juan has spent 10 years harvesting sweet potato in CA. While the machine picks up most of the vegetables he often has to get on his knees and dig out the sweet potatoes the machine left behind. He does this up to 10 hours a day 5 days a week. #WeFeedYou

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"Omar" shares, "This is how we pick red jalapeños. We're bent over for hours, in the cold, fog, or under the sun. We feel daily back and knee pain. We have hope that one day our conditions will improve and the hard work we do will be recognized." #WeFeedYou

"Omar" shares, "This is how we pick red jalapeños. We're bent over for hours, in the cold, fog, or under the sun. We feel daily back and knee pain. We have hope that one day our conditions will improve and the hard work we do will be recognized." #WeFeedYou

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Abel's a truck driver in the Bakersfield CA area grape harvest. Once the grapes have been picked & packed, he & his team mate load the hundreds of boxes onto the trailer. Depending on the variety, the boxes easily weigh 20 pound each. The high this day was 106°. #WeFeedYou #Calor

Abel's a truck driver in the Bakersfield CA area grape harvest. Once the grapes have been picked & packed, he & his team mate load the hundreds of boxes onto the trailer. Depending on the variety, the boxes easily weigh 20 pound each. The high this day was 106°. #WeFeedYou #Calor

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"Saul" picks cilantro & parsley on CAs Central Coast. It's hard work as one needs to be on your knees all day long on the cold dirt and that causes your body to ache. Working rapidly is essential as you're paid by how many bunches you harvest. #WeFeedYou

"Saul" picks cilantro & parsley on CAs Central Coast. It's hard work as one needs to be on your knees all day long on the cold dirt and that causes your body to ache. Working rapidly is essential as you're paid by how many bunches you harvest. #WeFeedYou

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A farmworker sent this vid from Santa Maria CA where she's harvesting red & green leaf lettuce. She said they earn $16.50/hr, but starting in a week they'll shift to a piece rate and earn $1.20/box. She hopes if she works really fast she'll make extra money for expenses. #WeFeedY

A farmworker sent this vid from Santa Maria CA where she's harvesting red & green leaf lettuce. She said they earn $16.50/hr, but starting in a week they'll shift to a piece rate and earn $1.20/box. She hopes if she works really fast she'll make extra money for expenses. #WeFeedY

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It's peak cherry picking season in WA. If workers work super fast they can make extra money during these 4 -6 weeks. "Leo" says he's earning $4.50/22 lb bucket. He's managing to pick 55-65 buckets/day. It's supposed to pass 100° next week. #WeFeedYou

It's peak cherry picking season in WA. If workers work super fast they can make extra money during these 4 -6 weeks. "Leo" says he's earning $4.50/22 lb bucket. He's managing to pick 55-65 buckets/day. It's supposed to pass 100° next week. #WeFeedYou

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"Martin" is pruning grapevines in Madera CA. He is earning CA minimum wage. The work is cold and damp, but he considers himself lucky that he is working 5 days a week sometimes close to 9 - 10 hours a day, which means he could pay the rent and feed his family. #WeFeedYou

"Martin" is pruning grapevines in Madera CA. He is earning CA minimum wage. The work is cold and damp, but he considers himself lucky that he is working 5 days a week sometimes close to 9 - 10 hours a day, which means he could pay the rent and feed his family. #WeFeedYou

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Martín is a farm worker who works under a ufw contract and he wanted to share, "In this elections I am going to vote for Kamala Harris, because she is going to support us for immigration reform. ¡Sí se puede! with Kamala Harris!" #Vote

Martín is a farm worker who works under a ufw contract and he wanted to share, "In this elections I am going to vote for Kamala Harris, because she is going to support us for immigration reform. ¡Sí se puede! with Kamala Harris!" #Vote

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This #LaborDay weekend as we enjoy barbecues and picnics, let's remember the farm workers who labor so hard to put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou

This #LaborDay weekend as we enjoy barbecues and picnics, let's remember the farm workers who labor so hard to put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou

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Workers are weeding carrots on CA's Central Coast. When full the sacks they carry weigh 20 plus pounds. They share: The rows are very long and our legs ache by the end of the day. #WeFeedYou

Workers are weeding carrots on CA's Central Coast. When full the sacks they carry weigh 20 plus pounds. They share: The rows are very long and our legs ache by the end of the day. #WeFeedYou

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Esther harvests strawberries in Oxnard, CA and shares: Normally I work 5 days a week. However these days things have been different due to rain. We work less, so aren't earning what we need to pay bills. It's very cold. The rows are very muddy and filled with water. #WeFeedYou

Esther harvests strawberries in Oxnard, CA and shares: Normally I work 5 days a week. However these days things have been different due to rain. We work less, so aren't earning what we need to pay bills. It's very cold. The rows are very muddy and filled with water. #WeFeedYou

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Gabriela picks raspberries in Oxnard, CA. "When it rains, it is very difficult for me to do my job. It's very cold outside - especially as I get all wet. It is very hard to walk through water and the slippery mud. I leave very tired. But this is how I feed my family." #WeFeedYou

Gabriela picks raspberries in Oxnard, CA. "When it rains, it is very difficult for me to do my job. It's very cold outside - especially as I get all wet. It is very hard to walk through water and the slippery mud. I leave very tired. But this is how I feed my family." #WeFeedYou

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The tomato season is going full blast in quick start CA's Central Valley. Work starts at 5am which means many workers get up at 3am to drive one hour to the site. The early start time is to beat the heat as 100°+ temps are common. It's not easy but it pays their rent. #WeFeedYou

The tomato season is going full blast in quick start CA's Central Valley. Work starts at 5am which means many workers get up at 3am to drive one hour to the site. The early start time is to beat the heat as 100°+ temps are common. It's not easy but it pays their rent. #WeFeedYou

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Deisy shared this video of the sweet potato field in Merced CA. The vegetables are almost ready to be harvested, just in time for many fall celebrations and meals. #WeFeedYou

Deisy shared this video of the sweet potato field in Merced CA. The vegetables are almost ready to be harvested, just in time for many fall celebrations and meals. #WeFeedYou

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This tractor driver in CAs San Joaquin Valley needs to wait approximately an hour while the tomato harvesters fill up his bin. It’s in the 90s & 100s and since his tractor doesn't have an overhead cover or air conditioning it can be excessively hot. #WeFeedYou

This tractor driver in CAs San Joaquin Valley needs to wait approximately an hour while the tomato harvesters fill up his bin. It’s in the 90s & 100s and since his tractor doesn't have an overhead cover or air conditioning it can be excessively hot. #WeFeedYou

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Picking radishes is no easy task. Efrén spends 8-10 hrs/day on his knees, picking and sorting the radishes into small bunches to fill dozens of crates a day in CA's Ventura County. He's proud to have worked in America's fields for 49 years. #WeFeedYou

Picking radishes is no easy task. Efrén spends 8-10 hrs/day on his knees, picking and sorting the radishes into small bunches to fill dozens of crates a day in CA's Ventura County. He's proud to have worked in America's fields for 49 years. #WeFeedYou

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On May 2nd, in Western NY, federal immigration agents stopped a bus of farm workers from Lynn-Ette & Sons Farms. They had a list of names, including UFW worker leaders who have been organizing to unionize their workplace. Those workers were detained. 1/ #WeFeedYou

On May 2nd, in Western NY, federal immigration agents stopped a bus of farm workers from Lynn-Ette & Sons Farms. They had a list of names, including UFW worker leaders who have been organizing to unionize their workplace. Those workers were detained. 1/ #WeFeedYou

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This worker is thinning peach trees in Central CA. It takes skill to do this while balanced on top of a ladder. He's currently making CA min wage. It's hard to support his family on this. He's eager for harvesting to start when he could get piece rate and earn more. #WeFeedYou

This worker is thinning peach trees in Central CA. It takes skill to do this while balanced on top of a ladder. He's currently making CA min wage. It's hard to support his family on this. He's eager for harvesting to start when he could get piece rate and earn more. #WeFeedYou

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Who is the real threat? The farm worker, or the people hunting us?

Who is the real threat? The farm worker, or the people hunting us?

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Guillermo sent us this vid of farmworkers harvesting celery in Oxnard CA. They were literally wading through water almost to their knees to harvest the crop. They did it with good humor, proud of the hard work they do without complaints, so we have food on our tables. #WeFeedYou

Guillermo sent us this vid of farmworkers harvesting celery in Oxnard CA. They were literally wading through water almost to their knees to harvest the crop. They did it with good humor, proud of the hard work they do without complaints, so we have food on our tables. #WeFeedYou

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470,372 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

"Jose" shares, "I get up at 4am make lunch, and then walk 35 minutes from my house to the worksite. I start harvesting strawberries at 7am. The mud in the rows tires me out. I earn CA min wage. I do my job in rain, wind, fire & excessive heat. I don't have a option." #WeFeedYou

"Jose" shares, "I get up at 4am make lunch, and then walk 35 minutes from my house to the worksite. I start harvesting strawberries at 7am. The mud in the rows tires me out. I earn CA min wage. I do my job in rain, wind, fire & excessive heat. I don't have a option." #WeFeedYou

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Felix sent is this video from Oxnard CA where he was harvesting strawberries in the rain yesterday. He said: I want to let consumers know the work we do to make sure America is fed. #WeFeedYou

Felix sent is this video from Oxnard CA where he was harvesting strawberries in the rain yesterday. He said: I want to let consumers know the work we do to make sure America is fed. #WeFeedYou

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It's peak cherry harvest time in CAs central valley. This worker earns $6.50 per 23lb bucket. On a good day she can pick 20-24 buckets in 7 hrs-if she works as fast as she can. Peak season is short so she rushes to earn every penny. Her family relies on her. #WeFeedYou

It's peak cherry harvest time in CAs central valley. This worker earns $6.50 per 23lb bucket. On a good day she can pick 20-24 buckets in 7 hrs-if she works as fast as she can. Peak season is short so she rushes to earn every penny. Her family relies on her. #WeFeedYou

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"Maria" works in the strawberry roots in the Ballico CA area. She earns piece rate,but says working as fast as she can, she barely makes CA min wage. She skillfully sorts the roots into bunches of 1000. These roots will be transplanted in the spring. #wefeedyou

"Maria" works in the strawberry roots in the Ballico CA area. She earns piece rate,but says working as fast as she can, she barely makes CA min wage. She skillfully sorts the roots into bunches of 1000. These roots will be transplanted in the spring. #wefeedyou

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This #MothersDay, let's thank all the mothers who work America's fields, providing not only for their families, but for everyone. They work in difficult conditions while risking their health to support their families and put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou

This #MothersDay, let's thank all the mothers who work America's fields, providing not only for their families, but for everyone. They work in difficult conditions while risking their health to support their families and put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou

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Here's how you can help mushrooms workers in WA state win a union as you go grocery shopping. Help us find out how mushrooms are sold across the US by snapping a picture of the mushrooms that your store is selling and send the pic, store and location to ufw@ufw.org. #WeFeedYou

Here's how you can help mushrooms workers in WA state win a union as you go grocery shopping. Help us find out how mushrooms are sold across the US by snapping a picture of the mushrooms that your store is selling and send the pic, store and location to [email protected]. #WeFeedYou

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A farm worker sent us this video of weeding lettuce on CA's Central Coast. She shares that the field is very long and by the end of the day their legs hurt from all of the walking. #WeFeedYou

A farm worker sent us this video of weeding lettuce on CA's Central Coast. She shares that the field is very long and by the end of the day their legs hurt from all of the walking. #WeFeedYou

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Nothing says #July4 like a big juicy slice of watermelon. This yummy fruit doesn't just appear on our picnic table. It takes a lot of work. An average watermelon weighs 20 pounds. Can you imagine harvesting them in a 98° Bakersfield area field like these workers? #WeFeedYou

Nothing says #July4 like a big juicy slice of watermelon. This yummy fruit doesn't just appear on our picnic table. It takes a lot of work. An average watermelon weighs 20 pounds. Can you imagine harvesting them in a 98° Bakersfield area field like these workers? #WeFeedYou

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"Josie" said: "I was on my lunch break when I took this vid Sunday in Oxnard CA. It was raining hard and quite cold. It's not by choice I kept working on this day in this weather. It's out of necessity. I give a shout-out to everyone who supports farmworkers." #WeFeedYou

"Josie" said: "I was on my lunch break when I took this vid Sunday in Oxnard CA. It was raining hard and quite cold. It's not by choice I kept working on this day in this weather. It's out of necessity. I give a shout-out to everyone who supports farmworkers." #WeFeedYou

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Imagine it's 113° and you're picking tomatoes under a hot sun. Donate to help us keep doing all we can to make sure heat doesn't turn deadly for farm workers. or #WeFeedYou #CALOR

Imagine it's 113° and you're picking tomatoes under a hot sun. Donate to help us keep doing all we can to make sure heat doesn't turn deadly for farm workers. or #WeFeedYou #CALOR

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Across the country, people are starting meal preparations and traveling to be with friends and family. Tell us your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table, and we’ll share our knowledge about the work behind the ingredients. #WeFeedYou

Across the country, people are starting meal preparations and traveling to be with friends and family. Tell us your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table, and we’ll share our knowledge about the work behind the ingredients. #WeFeedYou

United Farm Workers

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Nothing says #July4 like a big juicy slice of watermelon. This yummy fruit doesn't just appear on our picnic table. It takes a lot of work. An average watermelon weighs 20 pounds. Can you imagine harvesting them in a 98° Bakersfield area field like these workers? #WeFeedYou

Nothing says #July4 like a big juicy slice of watermelon. This yummy fruit doesn't just appear on our picnic table. It takes a lot of work. An average watermelon weighs 20 pounds. Can you imagine harvesting them in a 98° Bakersfield area field like these workers? #WeFeedYou

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This is how those fresh and fragrant bundled herbs like parsley get to your grocery store. Workers spend 8 hours a day on their knees harvesting this crop that is used in our #Thanksgiving stuffing. #WeFeedYou

This is how those fresh and fragrant bundled herbs like parsley get to your grocery store. Workers spend 8 hours a day on their knees harvesting this crop that is used in our #Thanksgiving stuffing. #WeFeedYou

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Farm workers are harvesting lettuce on CA's Central Coast. They share it was a very hot day, w/temps in the '90s. They're trying to work under the shade cast by the machine that they place the harvested lettuce on, so the sun doesn't shine directly on them. #WeFeedYou

Farm workers are harvesting lettuce on CA's Central Coast. They share it was a very hot day, w/temps in the '90s. They're trying to work under the shade cast by the machine that they place the harvested lettuce on, so the sun doesn't shine directly on them. #WeFeedYou

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