Education, Advocacy, and Support
Come and meet the farmworkers that are responsible for the fruits, vegetables and nuts that most of us consume daily. Hear their stories and learn about their lives along the Central Coast of California. We will visit their “homes” and learn about the many obstacles they face in their heroic day-to-day struggle to survive and raise their families.
Are you ready to embark on a journey that will transform the way you see the world? Our Farmworker Reality Tours offer a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between the farmworker community and those who enjoy the fruits of their hard labor.
Farmworker housing is often located in remote areas, making these essential workers nearly invisible to the general public. Our tours aim to change that by bringing you face-to-face with the people who make our food possible.
On this immersive tour, you'll have the chance to meet and engage in meaningful conversations with farmworkers, listen to their powerful testimonials, and experience their daily lives firsthand. You'll share their food, visit their living quarters, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they face.
Join us in building connections, fostering empathy, and creating a more informed and compassionate community. Be part of an eye-opening experience that will leave you with a profound appreciation for the hardworking individuals who sustain our food supply.
Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference—reserve your spot on a Farmworker Reality Tour today!
If you are an organization or group interested in scheduling a private Reality Tour, please contact us.
Sunday, November 10, 2024, 2-6pm: Click here to register via Eventbrite
Please note: Farmworker Reality Tours will resume in April 2025
Thanks for joining us at Harvesting Hope: a Farm-to-Fork Fundraiser for the Center for Farmworker Families on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Mariquita Farm in Watsonville.
Join us for an impactful evening on the farm, where we’ll come together to support the vital work of the Center for Farmworker Families. Savor an organic, plant-based 4-course meal, enjoy local non-alcoholic beverages, take a farm tour, and hear from engaging speakers. Don’t miss this special event!
Our speakers for the evening will include Dr. Ann López, Executive Director of the Center for Farmworker Families, and Adam Bolaños Scow, leader of the Campaign for Organic and Regenerative Agriculture. Our chefs for the evening, Chef Maria Gonzalez and Chef Emily Beggs, are preparing a fantastic menu!
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
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.
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.
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
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.
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.
The state of California is responsible for producing 1/3 of the nation’s vegetables and nearly 2/3 of the nation’s fruits and nuts; including 90% of the strawberries grown in the U.S. California’s Corporate Agribusiness is an annual $50 billion per year industry.
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.
Come and meet the farmworkers that are responsible for the fruits, vegetables and nuts that most of us consume daily. Hear their stories and learn about their lives along the Central Coast of California. We will visit their “homes” and learn about the many obstacles they face in their heroic day-to-day struggle to survive and raise their families. We will visit Crystal Bay Farm and meet our first family. They will demonstrate the skill-set required to pick strawberries.
Come and meet the farmworkers that are responsible for the fruits, vegetables and nuts that most of us consume daily. Hear their stories and learn about their lives along the Central Coast of California. We will visit their “homes” and learn about the many obstacles they face in their heroic day-to-day struggle to survive and raise their families. We will visit Crystal Bay Farm and meet our first family. They will demonstrate the skill-set required to pick strawberries.
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Come and meet the farmworkers that are responsible for the fruits, vegetables and nuts that most of us consume daily. Hear their stories and learn about their lives along the Central Coast of California.
Come and meet the farmworkers that are responsible for the fruits, vegetables and nuts that most of us consume daily. Hear their stories and learn about their lives along the Central Coast of California.
Come and meet the farmworkers that are responsible for the fruits, vegetables and nuts that most of us consume daily. Hear their stories and learn about their lives along the Central Coast of California.
The Farmworker Reality Tour will challenge participants to better understand the conditions of Mexican farmworkers in Central California. The tour will begin at Crystal Bay Farm where we will have an opportunity to observe three farming practices common in the area: organic agroecological production, organic industrial agriculture, and commercial industrial agriculture.
A Oaxacan family will discuss their lives and describe the every-day challenges that they face. They will also provide a strawberry picking demonstration. Participants will have the opportunity to pick and purchase organic strawberries.
The Farmworker Reality Tour will challenge participants to better understand the conditions of Mexican farmworkers in Central California. The tour will begin at Crystal Bay Farm where we will have an opportunity to observe three farming practices common in the area: organic agroecological production, organic industrial agriculture, and commercial industrial agriculture.
A Oaxacan family will discuss their lives and describe the every-day challenges that they face. They will also provide a strawberry picking demonstration. Participants will have the opportunity to pick and purchase organic strawberries.
Farmworker Reality Tour participants will learn about three current farming practices in the area, the role of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in forcing farmworker immigrants out of Mexico and into the U.S. as NAFTA economic refugees, and the conditions farmworkers live with in the U.S. as they and their families struggle to survive grinding poverty, poor diet, crowded housing conditions, pesticide exposure, sexual harassment and no health insurance.
