Tyshenna Phillips, SAF Solidaridad intern During my Solidaridad internship, I have learned that in order to create systems change within any social movement, collaboration across different sectors is essential, whether... [Read more]
Field Notes
Field Notes is a blog where Student Action with Farmworkers students share stories of their outreach, organizing, and advocacy work, and where farmworkers share their own stories and hopes for change, writing in the language they feel most comfortable.
To access our archive of past blog posts, visit our Field Notes Tumblr site here.
Farm work is essential
Tyme Nunn, SAF Solidaridad intern I love animals, so picking up knowledge about the livestock industry became a hobby of mine in recent years. I love to work with livestock... [Read more]
I have grown as an organizer
Evelyn Archer-Taminger, SAF Solidaridad intern I have learned so much this year working for Student Action with Farmworkers. I look back and am shocked by how much I didn't know... [Read more]
An Issue I Faced: Interacting through Zoom
Emily Velazquez, SAF Levante Leadership Institute youth member An issue I faced this year was interacting with people through Zoom. Because of Covid, Zoom is the only option to connect... [Read more]
The Big Issue: The Fair Food Program
Maria Celeste Carbajal, SAF Levante Leadership Institute youth member The big issue that I learned about this year in Levante was the Fair Food Program from the Coalition of Immokalee... [Read more]
The Disparities that Farmworker Children Face
Yuliana Ventura, SAF Levante Leadership Institute youth member One of the big issues that was revealed to me this year through the Levante program was the disparities that farmworker children... [Read more]
Farmworkers are my family and my community
Omar Ibarra, SAF Solidaridad intern My time with SAF truly helped me see the extent to which farmworkers contribute to our communities. I was aware of farmworkers before and knew... [Read more]
The big issue that was revealed to me
Yarely Gonzalez. SAF Levante Leadership Institute youth member Through the Levante program this year, the biggest issue that was presented was people being overworked and not getting paid enough. I... [Read more]
A SAF experience that stuck with me
A SAF experience that stuck with me was when we filmed to make a series called “Voces del campo.” The reason it had a big impact and stood out to... [Read more]
A Time I Witnessed Courage
I always witness courage when it comes to my father working his tail off.– Jesús Cabrera I have witnessed courage on my soccer team where I see my teammates push... [Read more]
A typical day at work
Emily Velazquez, SAF Levante Leadership Institute youth member When I used to work in blueberries, my typical day would be from 8 am to 10 pm. I was pretty exhausted... [Read more]
Solidaridad + Levante Celebrate NFAW
Tyshenna Phillips, SAF Solidaridad intern In conclusion of National Farmworker Awareness week, SAF Solidaridad interns and Levante youth collaborated to conduct a presentation about the farmworker justice movement in the... [Read more]