{"id":29187,"date":"2025-08-26T09:38:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T16:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/?p=29187"},"modified":"2025-08-26T09:38:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T16:38:33","slug":"cdfa-celebrates-california-farmworker-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/08\/26\/cdfa-celebrates-california-farmworker-day\/","title":{"rendered":"CDFA Celebrates California Farmworker Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3jrp78mynSE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, August 26, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) proudly recognizes California Farmworker Day\u2014established in 2021 by Governor Gavin Newsom to honor California\u2019s farmworkers. At the height of harvest, this day shines a spotlight on the extraordinary contributions of farmworkers, whose hard work sustains our families, communities, and economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a special message, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross shares her gratitude and appreciation for the men and women who work in fields, orchards, dairies, and beyond to provide healthy, delicious California-grown food for 40 million Californians as well as the nation and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Farmworkers are at the heart of California agriculture\u2014contributing to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/Statistics\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/Statistics\/\">industry valued at nearly $60 billion<\/a> and to rural communities. Their dedication, often in tough conditions, reflects resilience, skill, and pride. 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