Farmworker Reality Tour

This tour will give all participants a rare inside view of the lives of the farmworkers who are responsible for our supply of fruits, vegetables, and nuts. California's $47 billion industrial agricultural system is nearly completely dependent on the labor of these hard-working individuals. We will begin the tour on a lovely agroecological farm off San Andreas Rd. in Watsonville. While visiting the farm, we will hear the story of a family's undocumented border crossing and observe the skill set involved in picking strawberries. Next, we will visit the state-run Buena Vista Migrant Camp and hear the hardship stories of migrant families that are only allowed to live at the camp for a few months each year. Finally, we will visit the home of a single farmworker Mom who rents an overpriced dilapidated house with her children. She will help us conclude the tour with her story and a delicious traditional Mexican meal.

Please dress casually, and bring along a warm jacket. The address will be provided upon registration. Sponsored by  Center for Farmworker Families, check FarmworkerFamily.org for information.

Also held Sept. 17 and 29.