![Veronica shared this vid from Bakersfield CA where the grape harvest's about to start. She will earn minimum wage plus a small bonus for each box she fills. The harvest lasts 4-6 weeks depending on the quality of the grapes. Today's high is predicted at 113°. #WeFeedYou
Verónica compartió este video desde Bakersfield CA donde la cosecha de uva está por comenzar. Ganará el salario mínimo más un pequeño bono por cada casilla que llene. La cosecha durará 4-6 semanas dependiendo de la calidad de la uva. La máxima de hoy se prevé en 113°. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Veronica shared this vid from Bakersfield CA where...
![Enjoying a buttery ear of corn is a #July4 tradition. Corn makes its way to our BBQs thanks to farm workers like Ramon who shared this video of the harvest near Modesto CA. Ramon's nimble hands work quickly with a sharp tool. #WeFeedYou
Disfrutar de un elote con mantequilla es una tradición del 4 de julio. Los elotes llegan a nuestras barbacues gracias a campesinos como Ramón, quien compartió este video de la cosecha cerca de Modesto CA. Las ágiles manos de Ramón trabajan rápidamente con una herramienta afilada. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Enjoying a buttery ear of corn is a #July4 traditi...
![Nothing says #July4 like a juicy slice of watermelon. This delicious fruit doesn't just appear on our picnic table. It takes a lot of work. An average watermelon weighs 20 lbs. It's 100+ degrees in Bakersfield today. Can you imagine harvesting them like these workers? #WeFeedYou
Nada dice 4 de Julio como una jugosa rodaja de sandía. Esta deliciosa fruta no aparece por si sola en nuestra mesa de picnic. Se necesita mucho trabajo. Una sandía promedio pesa 20 libras. Hoy hace más de 100 grados en Bakersfield. ¿Te imaginas cosecharlas como lo hacen estos trabajadores? #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Nothing says #July4 like a juicy slice of waterme...
![Claudia shared a video of the grape harvest in CA. Workers are getting ready to pick these grapes before the next heat wave starts. #WeFeedYou
Claudia compartió un video de la cosecha de uva en CA. Los trabajadores se están preparando para pizcar estas uvas antes de que comience la próxima ola de calor. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Claudia shared a video of the grape harvest in CA....
![President Joe Biden is the most pro-labor president in history.
And he knows — the labor movement can’t succeed if we don’t organize immigrant workers too.
#Debates2024
El presidente Joe Biden es el presidente más pro del trabajo de la historia.
Y él lo sabe: el movimiento sindical no puede tener éxito si no organizamos también a los trabajadores inmigrantes.](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
President Joe Biden is the most pro-labor presiden...
![Farm workers are hard at work in WAs Yakima Valley installing twine for the hops vines to grow up on. The overhead cables remain in place from year to year, but each spring new ropes are set for the vines to climb. #WeFeedYou
Los campesinos están trabajando arduamente en el Valle de Yakima, WA, instalando cordeles para que crezcan las enredaderas de lúpulo. Los cables superiores permanecen en su lugar año tras año, pero cada primavera se colocan nuevas cuerdas para que trepen las viñas. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Farm workers are hard at work in WAs Yakima Valley...
![Ruben sent this video from the blueberries in Prosser WA. He said the blueberries are growing and are almost ready for the first round of harvesting. #WeFeedYou
Rubén envió este vídeo de los arándanos en Prosser WA. Dijo que los arándanos están creciendo y están casi listos para la primeras ronda de cosecha. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Ruben sent this video from the blueberries in Pros...
![Rosa shared this video of farm workers working under the fierce Bakersfield CA sun. Weeding with shovels ensures they get the roots of the weed as well. It was 98° on this day and they earned $16 an hour for their work. #WeFeedYou
Rosa compartió este video de campesinos trabajando bajo el feroz sol de Bakersfield CA. Usando palas asegura que también obtengan las raíces de la yierba. Eran 98° ese día y ganaron $16 la hora por su trabajo. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Rosa shared this video of farm workers working und...
![Vianey shared this video of the cherry harvest in Hollister CA. Because farm workers are paid by the container they must work quickly despite the temps that reached 89° on this day. #WeFeedYou
Vianey compartió este video de la cosecha de cerezas en Hollister CA. Debido a que a los campesinos se les paga por contenedor, deben trabajar rápidamente a pesar de las temperaturas que alcanzaron los 89 grados en este día. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Vianey shared this video of the cherry harvest in ...
![Hector works hard to support his family. He shares: It doesn´t matter if it’s hot, cold or dusty. We´re working regardless of temperature. When you see a vegetable, think about who grew it. On #FathersDay I hope you appreciate the efforts we farmworker dads make. #WeFeedYou
Héctor trabaja duro para mantener a su familia. Él comparte: No importa si hace calor, frío o polvo. Trabajamos sin importar la temperatura. Cuando veas una verdura, piensa en quién la cultivó. En el Día del Padre espero que aprecies los esfuerzos que hacemos los papás campesinos. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Hector works hard to support his family. He shares...
![Se ve, se siente, la union esta presente! Hundreds of farm workers and ufw supporters are holding a human billboard in front of the Kern County Superior Courthouse where farm workers are rallying to protect farm worker voting rights.](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Se ve, se siente, la union esta presente! Hundreds...
![Rally to protect farm worker voting rights](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Rally to protect farm worker voting rights
![Israel has been working as a farm worker in Mendota CA for the last 18 years. Despite his experience as a pesticides sprayer he only earns .50 cents above the minimum wage. After all this time he is also concerned about the long term effects to his health and body. #WeFeedYou
Israel ha trabajado como esprayador en Mendota CA durante los últimos 18 años. A pesar de su experiencia como rociador de pesticidas, sólo gana 50 centavos por encima del salario mínimo. Después de todo este tiempo, también le preocupan los efectos a largo plazo en su salud y su cuerpo. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Israel has been working as a farm worker in Mendot...
![Another day , another snake near the fields in Mendota CA. The dry summer weather has brought out more than usual number of garden snakes. Farm workers try to move them quietly and quickly so they can go on with their picking of the fruit. #WeFeedYou
Otro día, otra serpiente cerca de los campos en Mendota CA. El clima seco del verano ha provocado un número mayor de serpientes de jardín de lo habitual. Los campesinos intentan moverlos silenciosa y rápidamente para que puedan continuar con la pizca de la fruta. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Another day , another snake near the fields in Men...
![Farm workers were picking tomato in Mendota CA in 92° weather. There is shade and water at the end of the long rows in this hot, windy and dusty area. #WeFeedYou](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Farm workers were picking tomato in Mendota CA in ...
![Everyone avoiding the heat from their air conditioned homes and offices: Don't forget the farm workers who feed you, working outside in 100°+ heat.
Todos evitando el calor de las casas y oficinas con aire acondicionado: no se olvide de los campesinos que lo alimentan, trabajando afuera con un calor de más de 100°.
#WeFeedYou #SoyEsencial #CALOR
#weather #heat #california #florida #arizona #texas](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Everyone avoiding the heat from their air conditio...
![Farm workers have to deal with hot & windy conditions on a regular basis near Firebaugh CA. On this day they also had to be wary of the snakes. While usually not venmous they still startle workers and cause a bit of excitement in the fields. #WeFeedYou
Los campesino tienen que lidiar con condiciones de calor y viento regularmente cerca de Firebaugh CA. Ese día también debían tener cuidado con las serpientes. Aunque normalmente no son venenosos, asustan a los trabajadores y causan un poco de entusiasmo en los campos. #Soy Esencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Farm workers have to deal with hot & windy conditi...
![Dayneris shared this video of the chile planting on Oxnard CA. Some of the work is done by the machine but humans are still needed to trail the machine to fill the gaps where the machine missed. It requires a lot of walking and bending during the day. #WeFeedYou
Dayneris compartió este video de la siembra de chile en Oxnard CA. Parte del trabajo lo realiza la máquina, pero aún se necesitan humanos para seguirla y llenar donde la maquino no las puso bien. Requiere caminar mucho y agacharse durante el día. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Dayneris shared this video of the chile planting o...
![The 2024 tomato harvest is ready to begin near Mendota CA. Farm workers pick these tomatoes green so that can ripen as they make their way to the warehouse, refrigerators and markets. The temp was 92 and Mendota was under an excessive heat watch on this day. #WeFeedYou
La cosecha de tomates de 2024 está lista para comenzar cerca de Mendota CA. Los campesinos pizcan estos tomates verdes para que puedan madurar mientras se dirigen al almacén, los refrigeradores y los mercados. La temperatura era 92 y Mendota estaba bajo vigilancia de calor excesivo ese día. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
The 2024 tomato harvest is ready to begin near Men...
![Martin is working in the leeks in Moorpark CA. He picks then uses a sharp blade to cut the leeks to fit in the boxes that will be loaded and taken to the packing house. Each box can weight 80 pounds and a good field can yield 1500 boxes. #WeFeedYou
Martin está trabajando en los puerros en Moorpark CA. Pizca los puerros y luego corta con una cuchilla afilada para que quepan en las cajas que se cargarán y llevarán a la empacadora. Cada caja puede pesar 80 libras y en un buen campo se pueden producir 1500 cajas. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Martin is working in the leeks in Moorpark CA. He ...
![Beny shared this video from Mabton WA showing how farm workers are installing twine for the hops vines to grow up on. #WeFeedYou
Beny compartió este video de Mabton WA que muestra cómo los campesinos están instalando cordeles para que crezcan las enredaderas de lúpulo. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Beny shared this video from Mabton WA showing how ...
![Martin shared this vid from Fairfield CA where he's removing the suckers from the grapevines. This ensures no energy and nutrients are wasted. Workers must cover their mouths as they work as the leaves have a lot of dust and chemicals. #WeFeedYou
Martin compartió este video de Fairfield CA donde está quitando los retoños de las viñas. Esto garantiza que no se desperdicien energía ni nutrientes. Los trabajadores deben cubrirse la boca mientras trabajan ya que las hojas tienen mucho polvo y químicos. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Martin shared this vid from Fairfield CA where he'...
![Martin shared this vid from Fairfield CA where he's removing the suckers from the grapevines. This ensures no energy and nutrients are wasted. Workers must cover their mouths as they work as the leaves have a lot of dust and chemicals. #WeFeedYou
Martin compartió este video de Fairfield CA donde está quitando los retoños de las viñas. Esto garantiza que no se desperdicien energía ni nutrientes. Los trabajadores deben cubrirse la boca mientras trabajan ya que las hojas tienen mucho polvo y químicos. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Martin shared this vid from Fairfield CA where he'...
![Farm workers in Atwater CA are starting their day of planting sweet potatoes. They earn minimum wage, working no more than 40 hours a week, making it difficult to support thier families. #WeFeedYou
Los campesinos en Atwater CA están comenzando su día plantando camotes. Ganan un salario mínimo y no trabajan más de 40 horas a la semana, lo que dificulta el sustento de sus familias.#SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Farm workers in Atwater CA are starting their day ...
![Juanita's worked at Scheid Vineyards for 17 yrs. Here she's thinning grape vines to ensure a good crop. She's pleased w/her UFW contract provides her family medical, dental & vision insurance 100% paid by company, 8 paid holidays, retirement plan, good pay & bonuses. #WeFeedYou
Juanita ha trabajado en Scheid Vineyards durante 17 años. Aquí está podando viñas para asegurar una buena cosecha. Está satisfecha con su contrato de la UFW que le proporciona a su familia seguro médico, dental y de visión 100% pagado por la empresa, 8 días festivos pagados, plan de retiro, buen salario y bonificaciones. #SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Juanita's worked at Scheid Vineyards for 17 yrs. H...
![Ruben shared this video from Prosser WA where his crew is doing the hard work of weeding and cleaning the brush around blueberry plants. #WeFeedYou](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Ruben shared this video from Prosser WA where his ...
![Bertha shared this video of a nursery in Gilroy CA. These orders were for Mother’s Day but now her hours will decrease until the next holiday. As a mother of one, struggles to balance family time while earning enough to support her family. #WeFeedYou
Bertha compartió este video de una nerceria en Gilroy CA. Estos pedidos eran para el Día de la Madre pero ahora su horario disminuirá hasta el próximo dia festivo. Como madre de un hija, lucha por equilibrar el tiempo en familia y al mismo tiempo ganar lo suficiente para mantener a su familia.#SoyEsencial](https://ufw.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
Bertha shared this video of a nursery in Gilroy CA...