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It was 95° at 2pm in Tejon CA as these tractor operators worked in tandem pulling an implement to lay irrigation line across a freshly tilled field. A worker walked alongside guiding and monitoring the placement of the surface drip irrigation tape in prep for planting. #WeFeedYou
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As Central Coast strawberry workers arrive at 6:30am to start the harvest, they are greeted by a wall of empty boxes to be filled by their efforts. #WeFeedYou
Solidarity!
It was 85° at 10:30 am in Arvin, CA where this team of workers was carefully weeding the cabbage fields. They try to get as much done early before after 12 the heat intensifies. #WeFeedYou
Table grapes in Lamont CA are growing. They now need to get enough sunlight. Farm workers are carefully removing the leaves surrounding the grape clusters to allow the air to flow and the sun's rays to reach them directly. #WeFeedYou
NY farm workers are grafting pear trees with a new variety. A tree typically takes 7 to 10 years to grow from seed to fruit-bearing maturity. However, if you graft a new variety, it can begin to produce fruit in 3 to 4 years. #WeFeedYou
Magdaleno "Leño" Rose-Avila was an inspirational activist, poet artist, organizerand leader. ¡Que Viva Magdaleno!
Invitation from Magdelano's family inviting you to join them for Celebrations of Life in Magdalena de Kino, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Seattle, Denver, or Atlanta.
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Protection against heat “isn’t rocket science,” UFW's Strater said. “We know what it takes to keep workers alive in high heat: They need shade, they need paid rest breaks…they need training and information, not only as to what the danger signs are, but what their rights are. 1/2
