"Jesus" is an irrigator in the carrots in the Kern County area. "It is very hard work. I need to set up the irrigation system to cover the areas that are dry. I get very wet doing this. I also get tired walking in the fields to make sure all the plants are watered." #WeFeedYou
"Daniel" shares, "Our crew harvests broccoli rappini in the Imperial Valley. The season is ending soon and we have accomplished a lot. It's hard tiring work, but it's satisfying knowing that our hands bring food to America's tables." #WeFeedYou
"Julio" says, "I've been working in Imperial Valley CA fields for 17 years. I'm removing the irrigation pipes so the harvesting machines can come in. I get tired. The pipes weigh around 30 lb and are unwieldy to carry. I have to walk long distances as I do this work." #WeFeedYou
A farmworker sent us this pic from upstate New York last week. "There is flooding in the orchards as snow from the day before melted. The ground is muddy, slippery and difficult to walk thru. The weather has been changing a lot, snowing one day & then sunny the next." #WeFeedYou
"Leti" is a mom of 3 who sorts strawberries. "I check 2-3,000 boxes a day, starting at 6:15AM. I operate the machine and stack 32-pound boxes of 4 boxes. This makes it easier for the harvesters who work piece rate for the seasonal 1 1/2 month period." #WeFeedYou
"Alita" sent us this video from where they are harvesting lemons."We're payed $40 for 900-1,000 lb box.They require us to use scissors which is slower than harvesting by hand. I work as fast as I can, but I only managed to pick one to two boxes in an 8 hour day." #WeFeedYou
A crew installs protective mesh over tangerine trees, carefully spreading & securing it without harming branches. Nets shields the fruit from birds and harsh weather for healthier, more consistent harvests. Nets can also be used to prevent pollination for seedless fruit. #WeFeedYou
"Ashly" havests lettuce in Ventura County CA. "My job is extremely labor intensive and I'm sore after an 8-hour shift. I sometimes run across small snakes and mice as I work. Still, I enjoy working outside in nature." #WeFeedYou
"Julio" shared this picture from Madera CA of almond trees pruining. "The heavy rain made us lose a couple days of work. We were grateful to work 7 days the next week to make up some of the money we lost. We need to pay for basics like rent. I work hourly for min wage " #WeFeedYou