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“Ale" works in the carrot harvest in CA. She earns $3.05 for every box of carrots she packs. One box has 24 bunches of 7 carrots each. To earn $100 she has to pack 34 boxes or 816 bunches which represents over 5000 carrots picked in a day. #WeFeedYou
“Ale" works in the carrot harvest in CA. She earns $3.05 for every box of carrots she packs. One box has 24 bunches of 7 carrots each. To earn $100 she has to pack 34 boxes or 816 bunches which represents over 5000 carrots picked in a day. #WeFeedYou
"Jesús" is working in Madera County, CA tying grapevines for minimum wage. He carefully positions the vines for optimal sun and air exposure. This work increases fruit yield and is crucial to guide each vine's structure for the coming year's fruit production. #WeFeedYou
"Jesús" is working in Madera County, CA tying grapevines for minimum wage. He carefully positions the vines for optimal sun and air exposure. This work increases fruit yield and is crucial to guide each vine's structure for the coming year's fruit production. #WeFeedYou
Farm workers wake up at 2 a.m. in Merced County to get ready to harvest sweet potatoes. They share, "We have to drop off our kids at the babysitter before we leave for the fields. The lack of sleep is tough, but this work feeds our children." #WeFeedYou
Farm workers wake up at 2 a.m. in Merced County to get ready to harvest sweet potatoes. They share, "We have to drop off our kids at the babysitter before we leave for the fields. The lack of sleep is tough, but this work feeds our children." #WeFeedYou
“Jose” shares a pic of the grapes in CA. Because the temps have dropped, the grapes have morning dew. The grapes must be completely dry before being packed or they will rot before reaching the store. This added step means he is making less boxes & earning less money. #WeFeedYou
“Jose” shares a pic of the grapes in CA. Because the temps have dropped, the grapes have morning dew. The grapes must be completely dry before being packed or they will rot before reaching the store. This added step means he is making less boxes & earning less money. #WeFeedYou
H2A workers in NY are picking apples in crews of 6 to fill these 900 lb bins. They must harvest 5 bins to meet the daily productivity requirement. If they pick more than 5 bins for the day, their UFW contract ensures they receive a bonus for each extra bin they pick. #WeFeedYou
H2A workers in NY are picking apples in crews of 6 to fill these 900 lb bins. They must harvest 5 bins to meet the daily productivity requirement. If they pick more than 5 bins for the day, their UFW contract ensures they receive a bonus for each extra bin they pick. #WeFeedYou
"Lupita" is currently picking pomegranates in the Selma CA area working 8 hrs/day earning minimum wage. She shares, "I work for different companies and crops throughout the year. This affects me greatly as my salary varies greatly depending on the crop & type of work." #WeFeedYou
"Lupita" is currently picking pomegranates in the Selma CA area working 8 hrs/day earning minimum wage. She shares, "I work for different companies and crops throughout the year. This affects me greatly as my salary varies greatly depending on the crop & type of work." #WeFeedYou
"Maria" harvests olives in the Reedley, CA area without a union contract. She tells us she earns $5 per bucket. In 8–9 hours she picks 15–18 buckets, which isn't even minimum wage. She knows the law says she should get minimum wage, but the law isn't enforced. #WeFeedYou
"Maria" harvests olives in the Reedley, CA area without a union contract. She tells us she earns $5 per bucket. In 8–9 hours she picks 15–18 buckets, which isn't even minimum wage. She knows the law says she should get minimum wage, but the law isn't enforced. #WeFeedYou
"Carlos" sent us this video from CA where he is picking grapes for minimum wage after a heavy rain. "The mud makes it hard to walk or push a wheelbarrow. After 8 hours my back and legs hurt." #WeFeedYou
"Carlos" sent us this video from CA where he is picking grapes for minimum wage after a heavy rain. "The mud makes it hard to walk or push a wheelbarrow. After 8 hours my back and legs hurt." #WeFeedYou
"Sara" has worked in Watsonville CAs strawberries for 16 yrs. "I earn piece rate. It's raining which makes the rows slippery and the mud sticks to our shoes. It's dangerous as we still need to work fast to make enough money to pay our bills." #WeFeedYou
"Sara" has worked in Watsonville CAs strawberries for 16 yrs. "I earn piece rate. It's raining which makes the rows slippery and the mud sticks to our shoes. It's dangerous as we still need to work fast to make enough money to pay our bills." #WeFeedYou
Halloween is coming soon. Lupe" sent us this photo of the pumpkins he helped harvest in the Bakersfield CA area. He shares he is proud of the work he and other farm workers do to bring fruits and vegetables to the tables across America. #WeFeedYou
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