Moorpark Patch (CA): Scene in Moorpark: Fields of Green

Scene in Moorpark: Fields of Green

Broccoli is more than a healthy food source for some farmers and farm workers.

Broccoli might not be as important as health care in the scheme of things, but it’s a way of life for some Moorpark residents. Credit: Rebecca Whitnall

Meanwhile here in Moorpark, too, the veggie is more complicated than just being a healthy food item. It’s a means of income for farmers and farm workers. On Cesar Chavez Day, it seemed appropriate to post this photo of the people who work in the fields, helping to bring food to our tables.