These tomato workers start their day at 530am in Los Banos CA. They only work 4-5 hours a day to avoid the high temps each day. Thanks to their union contract they earn 7 cents more for each bucket they pick, & the average picker picks 200 buckets a shift. #WeFeedYou Via the UFW.

The immediate suspension of DCPA will spare workers' children "lifelong harm." grist.org/food-and-agric…

Classes begin August 26! Learn more at farmworkersinstitute.org/education/ #california #farmworkers #Bakersfield

State lawmakers said new legislation is needed to protect employees amid escalating periods of extreme heat. latimes.com/environment/st…

Via the UFW page: Porfirio works in Santa Cruz California at Swanton Berry. He is usually the person in charge of making sure the plants are watered. However he's currently pruning the plants and removing dry leaves that were burned by the recent heat. #WeFeedYou

FIELD is pleased to report a 32% increase in its EPIC Adult High School enrollment this year, with over 720 students currently enrolled. Read our full statement below.

FIELD is pleased to highlight the ongoing progress on the $390,000 rehabilitation project at the Cesar Chavez National Monument. Read more in our statement below about today's event featuring the Chavez Environmental Corps. #farmworkers #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 #CesarChavez

Today is the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month - a celebration of Hispanic culture and history. It began as a week-long observance in 1968 and became a national month in 1988. Here's to all who have enriched and shaped Hispanic culture through their positive contributions.

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow from all of us at FIELD.

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Rocio shared this pic of the persimmon harvest in Kern County CA, where she earns minimum wage. The work requires going up and down ladders to pick this fall fruit that will be used in holiday cookies, breads and appetizers. #WeFeedYou

We are pleased to announce that Kern County, in partnership with FIELD and the Bakersfield College Launchpad, has received funding for an immigrant entrepreneurship course for those seeking to start a business. farmworkersinstitute.org/kern-county-in…

We are pleased to announce that Kern County, in partnership with FIELD and the Bakersfield College Launchpad, has received funding for an immigrant entrepreneurship course for those seeking to start a business. Learn more about this exciting program at farmworkersinstitute.org/kern-county-in…

Happy Holidays from all of us at FIELD!

Rest in Peace to a great humanitarian. Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024.

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy new year!

The LA Times reports on new protections, including a "new state law allows farmworkers to use sick time when environmental conditions prove too hazardous for work to be done safely." latimes.com/business/story…

Did you know that Kern County, in partnership with FIELD and the Bakersfield College Launchpad, has received funding for an immigrant entrepreneurship course for those seeking to start a business? Learn more about this exciting program below.

Join us tonight at 6 PM!