After targeting Latinos, farmworkers, and day laborers in Kern County last year, Border Patrol vowed to continue dragnet sweeps across the Central Valley. We sued.
On Wednesday, we’ll ask the appeals court to uphold the court order barring the agency’s unlawful stop-and-arrest practices.
It was 89° in Arvin CA when this irrigator was making sure the onion fields had the precise amount of water they need.
It was 89° in Arvin CA when this irrigator was making sure the onion fields had the precise amount of water they need. It's skilled work as he must make sure there's enough water to prevent dehydration & scorching while avoiding excessive water that causes root damage. #WeFeedYou
Farm workers like Maribel should not have to go to work scared. Thats why the UFW and the @aclu-norcal.bsky.social are fighting the Trump administration in court to defend the injunction we won in “UFW v Noem” against racist Border Patrol raids.
"You can already see the young plants starting to grow—these were planted in February 2026 and are now beginning their journey." #WeFeedYou 3/
"The system includes four wires with one string in the middle. As the plant grows, it is carefully tied to the string to help guide its development. 2/
"Juan" shares, "As the red raspberry plant begins to grow, the first step is installing the irrigation hose to ensure it receives enough water. After that, a string is placed, followed by tightly stretching the support wire. 1/
A photo showing farm workers laboring in a field while a pesticide applicator applies pesticides in a very close field with the text overlay "This Earth Day, help us protect farm workers from pesticide exposure"
This #EarthDay, we wish we could count on the federal government to protect farmworkers from toxic pesticides. But in 2026, it looks like we need to do it ourselves. Make your gift today to help bring a better future. act.seiu.org/a/earthday20... #WeFeedYou
Sweet potato hot beds
Sweet potato hotbeds in Merced County CA are thriving the current warm conditions. Plants are growing quickly and are close to approaching the stage where they can be cut and prepared for planting in the fields. #WeFeedYou
A farmworker stands beside his tractor hooked to a water tank used to irrigate or suppress dust across dry field roads.
A farmworker stands beside his tractor hooked to a water tank used to irrigate or suppress dust across dry field roads. This is essential as the dust can settle on grapevines, increasing the risk of diseases, mites, and fruit rot. #WeFeedYou
Workers pruning wine grapes
Farm workers at Chateau Ste Michelle Wineryare pruning grape vines with pneumatic scissors. "Julia" shares, "It's good to work at a union company that provides the best tools. These scissors allow us to work more efficiently and creates less stress on our hands." #WeFeedYou
Basket of picked green beans in the middle of the field for workers are harvesting
"Adan" shared this photo from the Coachella CA where hes picking green beans. "I get paid 40 cents per pound. The work is exhausting - especially due to the excessive heat in the area. But this is how I support my family." #WeFeedYou
They are getting $22 per 900 pound crate harvested
These apple trees have “root stock” trees as a strong base, with branches from trees bred for flavor or fruit quality grafted onto them.
These apple trees have “root stock” trees as a strong base, with branches from trees bred for flavor or fruit quality grafted onto them. The root stock tree makes for a strong and vigorous tree while the grafted stem control fruit features. #WeFeedYou
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Farmworkers are de-leafing grapevines in the vineyards near Arvin CA.
Farmworkers are de-leafing grapevines in the vineyards near Arvin CA. Crews move row by row removing excess leaves from the vines. This helps improve air circulation and sunlight exposure for the grapes as the growing season progresses. #WeFeedYou
Workers in Bakersfield CA place bamboo sticks in a newly planted grape field.
Workers in Bakersfield CA place bamboo sticks in a newly planted grape field. The bamboo sticks help guide the grape plant in its early stages of growth. The sticks are later removed when the plant is big enough to be connected to the trellis system. #WeFeedYou
Mushroom worker at work
"Susana" works for Monterey Mushroom Morgan Hill under a contract. She has the skilled job of thinning out the mushroom to ensure quality. She also takes care of sanitization to keep the production rooms free of diseases that attack the mushrooms. #WeFeedYou
900lb crates full of onions in a field
The Coachella music festival is in the news with the minimum price of sold out 3-day ticket costing $549. Contrast that with "Nicolas" who is currently harvesting onions in the Coachella area and getting paid $22 for a $900lb crate. #WeFeedYou #coachella2026
"María" has been picking strawberries for 17 years in CAs Central Coast. "This year, the strawberry harvest is not going well. I am worried because we only make minimum wage. We're not working a lot of hours and I don't know how I will meet my families expenses." #WeFeedYou.
It was banned in CA on April 17, 1975, during Jerry Brown’s first term as governor as the result of a campaign led by Maurice “Mo” Jourdane, then an attorney with CRLA.
A historical photo of farm workers working using the short handle hoe
Today in UFW history—April 17, 1975: Farm workers called the short-handled hoe el cortito (the short one) or El brazo del Diablo (the devil’s arm) since it forced them to toil hour after hour bent over weeding or cultivating, causing crippling back and skeletal injuries. 1/
TODAY! 12 noon FREE ISAAC VILLEGAS APRIL 17TH • 12PM Villegas Molina FEDERAL BUILDING CORNER OF ALAMEDA AND E ALISO ST
🚨LOS ANGELES!! One of our co-plaintiffs in Vasquez Perdomo v DHS has been detained in apparent violation of immigration court order. Rally TODAY at noon in downtown LA, demanding Isaac to be freed. (Corner of Alameda and E Aliso St, Los Angeles)
Kim" is working in the plums in Selma CA for min. wage. She's on an elevated platform where she's harnessed in & skillfully removes small plums from a cluster and leave others behind so they can grow larger. It's hot work as she's above the tree and does not get shade. #WeFeedYou
A farm worker weeding young lettuce
"Luz" is working in the Tehachapi CA area. "It's a very tiring job. We spend our days bent over weeding these very young lettuce plants that don't come up very high. My back aches by the end of the day. But this work feeds my family." #WeFeedYou
This Kern County crew is harvesting broccolini. Unlike broccoli, which is harvested once, workers need to keep on coming back to the same field to select the individual, tender 6–8 inch stems before they flower. It's a challenging crop as it requires precise timing. #WeFeedYou
Sweet potato hot beds
"Julio" sent this pic from Merced County were he is tending the hotbeds where young sweet potato plants are developing for the upcoming transplant season. They open and close the beds daily to control temperatures. The 30 lb sandbags are used to secure the coverings. #WeFeedYou
farm workers in Arvin, CA are bent over removing weeds by hand to protect the young vegetable plants.
It was 87° at 1:30 pm as farm workers in Arvin, CA are bent over removing weeds by hand to protect the young vegetable plants. Their work keeps the rows clean, reduces competition for water and nutrients, and helps the crop grow strong and healthy. #WeFeedYou
Senator Martin Heinrich speaking in front of a display of farmworker movement leaders
We appreciate Senator Heinrich’s leadership on the Senate floor.
Abolishment is not the answer.
We need to learn from our history, rather than erasing it. We encourage the renaming of monuments to bring healing and understanding.
@heinrich.senate.gov
Farm worker stacking and securing the boxes of just harvested broccoli tightly
"Juan" has labored in the Salinas area for 10 years. "Here I'm stacking and securing the boxes of just harvested broccoli tightly, so I can transport them to the packing facility. Moving the product like this involves a great deal of responsibility." #WeFeedYou
