Ever wondered where the fresh and nicely packed strawberries come from? Yes, they came from strawberry fields, but where exactly did they come from? California contribute to 3/4 of the national strawberry output, and the agricultural industry is a big part of California's economy. They have also been the leading producer of strawberries and many other fruits and vegetables for the past decades. But who ARE actually the ones making these strawberries available? They are the low-wage Mexican farm workers. It is because of these Mexican farm workers that we are able to enjoy the easy access to and the availability of the cheap vegetable and fruits. However, poverty, harsh life, and unfair treatment are what they receive in return for their work. In this website, information and facts surrounding the California strawberry industry and its Mexican workers are examined. It then concludes with possible solutions toward the issue.
http://itrs.scu.edu/faculty/Bousquet/winter07/ENGL2/pwu_winter07/hypertext2.htm
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