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Farm Worker Voices

“I’ve suffered three heat strokes working in the fields. It hit 106 degrees at noon.”

Berta Arreola, Kern County, CA

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Farm Worker Voices

“I’ve suffered three heat strokes working in the fields. It hit 106 degrees at noon.”

Berta Arreola, Kern County, CA

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Farm Worker Voices

Farm workers work hard to put food on our tables and feed communities across the country. They deserve fair wages that allow them to support their families and build a secure future.

Maria, Michigan

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Sí Se Puede® Stories

“Citizenship gives me peace of mind and allows me to contribute fully to the country I now call home.”

Brianda Benitez, Riverside County, CA

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Sí Se Puede® Stories

“I am also thankful of my daughter for working so hard in helping so many people and as well helped me gain my citizenship.”

Socorro Alvarado, Fresno, CA

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Sí Se Puede® Stories

“Because of DACA, we’ve been able to achieve milestones that once felt out of reach; earning GEDs, completing college, starting a business, and even becoming homeowners. That is the American Dream.”

Damian Cruz, Fresno, CA

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Sí Se Puede® Stories

“I am a Dreamer. I dream that one day this will all change for the better. I dream for a day where we no longer live in fear for deportation. I dream for human rights. I dream for a good healthcare system. I dream for the United States of America to be the land of the free. I am a Dreamer.”

María Fernanda Arellano Cardenas , Coachella Valley, CA

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“Seeing my parents struggle with low wages motivated me to pursue a different path. A path where I could give back to my community and build a better future for myself, my family, and this country.”

Fernando Ayala, Bakersfield, CA

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Sí Se Puede® Stories

Vicky’s story reflects the reality of many female farm workers, who work long hours in physically demanding jobs while balancing family and other responsibilities

Vicky, South Georgia

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Sí Se Puede® Stories

Today, she continues to return to the fields, bringing organizations with her to provide critical resources and information directly to farm workers.

Olivia Gonzales, Imperial Valley, CA

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If you are a farm worker or family member of a farm worker and would like your story told, contact Communication Specialist Daniel Larios at [email protected].

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