"Elena" shares. "The blueberry season began in Arvin, CA and in different parts of the Central Valley. This is how they look freshly harvested. I work 8 hours a day and earn minimum wage." #WeFeedYou
Farm workers are clearing the weeds in the roots of green chile plants in Mettler CA. This is a physically demanding task as they are using a mattock - a heavy duty duel head tool - that's used for digging, chopping and breaking up hard soil and clay. #WeFeedYou
A crew in Mettler CA de-leafs a first year grape vineyard. While most first year grape plants do not yield market quality fruit, getting rid of unwanted growth helped the plant develop faster and stronger for future years. #WeFeedYou
"Maria" works in Arvin CA area. "The work I'm doing in the grapes is hard because we have to do three jobs at the same time. We earn minimum wage. I have to push herself to the limit to support my family." #WeFeedYou
"Julio" is pruning apple trees in WA state. "I spend all day with my arms up holding the heavy pruning shears. It's exhausting work. My arms get so tired they feel numb. I try to shake the numbness out when I switch trees." #WeFeedYou
It was 87° as farm workers hand-thinned a green onion field in Lamont, CA. Workers spent their 8 hour day bent close to the ground pulling excess plants. This labor-intensive work ensures proper plant spacing for a healthy, market-ready harvest. #WeFeedYou
"Maria" shares, I've been picking strawberries in Oxnard CA for the last 15 years. "I'm earning minimum wage. I feel tired, but I keep going so I can cover my weekly expenses. I have a family to feed and house and I need every penny." #WeFeedYou
"Fiona" is harvesting cherries in the Patterson, CA area. She says "The harvest lasts only a few weeks, but we are on peace right and I could earn more than minimum wage during this time which helps pay my family's bills." #WeFeedYou
Let us show gratitude to the many farmworker mothers who keep our families fed year round as we celebrate Mother's Day. #WEFEEDYOU

A special Mother's Day shout out to all the farm worker mothers who not only work to feed their families, but also yours! Thanks to these hard working mothers, all our families are fed throughout the year. We appreciate you every day 💐

#wefeedyou #mothersday