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The negotiating committee of Monterey Mushrooms Morgan Hills signing their new UFW contract saying, "We had significant salary increases that will help us balance the cost of living we face in Santa Clara and San Benito counties. We are pleased with what we achieved." #WeFeedYou

It was 94° in Poplar California as "Arturo" was hard at work harvesting olives. #WeFeedYou Estaba a 94° en Poplar, California, mientras "Arturo" trabajaba duro cosechando aceitunas. #SoyEsencial

"María" is harvesting sweet potatoes. "I work 8 hours a day and earn CA minimum wage of $16.90/hr. The hardest part for me is having to get up at 2:00am to pack my lunch, wait for my ride and drive to the site. My shift runs from 4am. to 12:30 pm." #WeFeedYou

California farm workers: There is a heat advisory across much of California this week. Please be careful. If your worksite is not offering WATER, SHADE, and REST - call the farm worker heat safety hotline at 1-877-881-8281. #CALOR #WeFeedYou

But that's exactly what farming teaches. It's not about控制ling every outcome it's about showing up, adjusting, and trying again. Our young farmers learn this firsthand: some seasons reward hard work quickly, others ask for more patience than expected. Either way, they keep tending the soil, because they know real growth in crops and in character takes time. #growyourown #wefeedyou #solarpunk #solarpunksunday #nature #biodiversity #environment #food #SilentSunday #photography #bloomscrolling #soil

It was 88° at 1:00 p.m. in Bakersfield as "Carlos" pulls away black plastic mulch that was used to cover a melon field. The black plastic warms the soil, blocks weeds from growing, and keeps the melons clean. #WeFeedYou

"Jaime" is harvesting figs at min. wage in Madera CA. "There isn't enough good fruit. Usually we harvest through November but many locations have already stopped. We expected to be working longer. Now we need to look for another job as we need this income to pay rent." #WeFeedYou

"Bonita"' is weeding and thinning lettuce fields in Tehachapi CA. "This is hard work especially right now as it is very hot with highs in the 90s. There isn't shade in the field so the heat can feel overwhelming and we get tired easily. We earn CA minimum wage." #WeFeedYou

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"Alberto" is a H2A worker who harvests poblano peppers in Gilroy CA. "My pay has gone down this year due to Trump's H2a wage cuts. Even though our pay is cut, the productivity growers expect from us went up. I'm happy that the judge ruled that the pay cuts are illegal." #WeFeedYou

"Manuel" shared this video from where he was dumping tomatoes into the trailers. "I get paid around $150 per 5-7 hour day. The buckets weigh about 30 pounds when full of tomatoes. I dump around 1,500 buckets daily. It’s hard work and my shoulders and arms ache." #WeFeedYou

"Edgar" is harvesting honeycrisp apples in WA State. "We earn $32 a 900 lb crate. Many days we don't pick more than 3 crates as many apples don't pass the required quality control. This type of apple is very delicate. We must be careful not to bruise the fruit." #WeFeedYou

"Lupe" shares, "Today's my first day harvesting grapes at night. I had to buy my own gloves, scissors, and flashlight because the foreman told me the crew was full, but he'd make an exception if I bought my own tools. What I earned today will go towards these costs." #WeFeedYou

"Elia" works in the Portabella mushrooms. "I'm a union representative and have good benefits, such as health insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, respect at work, and a good work environment. I invite workers everywhere to organize and become union members too." #WeFeedYou

"Joel" is a WA State apple worker who's tying up young trees to guide their growth upwards. "I work long days and have to take short breaks in between trees to keep my hands from getting numb or I can hurt myself. I don't have a union contract or get any benefits." #WeFeedYou

"Jose" shares, "I work in Delano, CA, picking grapes. I've been doing this work for 13 years. It's very tiring right now because of the high temperatures. Today the high was 92°. We leave everyday exhausted. These are the trays of some of the grapes I've picked today." #WeFeedYou

"Francisco" shares, "I’m harvesting raspberries. I have to work quickly, but also very carefully to protect the quality of the fruit. Behind every box of raspberries is hard work, experience, and dedication. It takes skill and experience to do our work correctly." #WeFeedYou

"Edgar" shared this pic saying, "This is how I celebrated Labor Day - harvesting hops. I started at 4pm and worked to 1am. I work 5 days a week. I earn WA min wage w/no benefits. My job requires a lot of concentration as a mistake could cause a serious accident." #WeFeedYou

It's hot. After last month's historic heat wave, many CA temps will be in the 100's again. Remember the farm workers out harvesting the chilled snack you're enjoying. #WeFeedYou

Let's give a shout out to the men & women who labor in the fields to put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou #LaborDay. Mandemosle un saludo a los hombres y mujeres que trabajan en el campo para poner comida en nuestras mesas. Thank you Ignacio Gomez for letting us use this art