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Yum. Nothing beats a sweet crisp WA apple, unless it's a hot juicy apple pie. Let's give a shout out to "Casimiro" and his co-workers who are harvesting apples in Sunnyside WA. #WeFeedYou
Yum. Nothing beats a sweet crisp WA apple, unless it's a hot juicy apple pie. Let's give a shout out to "Casimiro" and his co-workers who are harvesting apples in Sunnyside WA. #WeFeedYou
A farm worker in upstate NY sent us this pic from the end of the harvest season saying, "This photo was taken right before we went home for the day after a long day of picking and filling the bins on the trailer with apples." #WeFeedYou
A farm worker in upstate NY sent us this pic from the end of the harvest season saying, "This photo was taken right before we went home for the day after a long day of picking and filling the bins on the trailer with apples." #WeFeedYou
"Doroteo" sent us this video from where they are harvesting strawberries. "This work is especially hard in the rain as the rows fill with water and makes everything muddy and slippery. We have to be careful so we don't fall. " #WeFeedYou
"Doroteo" sent us this video from where they are harvesting strawberries. "This work is especially hard in the rain as the rows fill with water and makes everything muddy and slippery. We have to be careful so we don't fall. " #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
“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
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