Get to know Levante's newest student: Arely P. When asked who/what Halloween costume they identify most with, Arely answered: Julian, he’s a soccer player, gives it his all, has talent and... [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.
My father is a trucker, he is the most hardworking man I know.
I am a first-generation Latino. I am currently a senior at Sampson Early College High School. I come from a very hard-working family. My father is a trucker, he is... [Read more]
I can't wait to apply my communication skills and my background to create positive change
Hola! It’s Genesis Ramirez and now I am currently a senior at North Carolina State University pursuing a degree in communication with a concentration in public relations and a minor... [Read more]
Outreach is a vital part of expanding healthcare access to farmworkers, but this requires lots of people and dedication
Throughout my internship this summer, I have learned so much about the barriers faced by farmworkers to access healthcare here in the U.S., such as lack of transportation, linguistic and... [Read more]
I have been able to see firsthand all of the issues that my parents talked about
The biggest issue that was revealed to me during my participation with Student Action with Farmworkers includes being exposed to issues that have remained the same for over ten years.... [Read more]
This summer has solidified my passion for advocating on behalf of migrant workers
The agricultural industry often portrays itself as self-made, pristine, and essential for feeding the world. However, hidden beneath this facade lies the truth: farmworkers play a huge, essential part of the... [Read more]
I feel like there should be more support to find better housing for farm worker families.
Unfortunately farm work is not valued enough in this country; in South Carolina I saw how many migrant farmworkers had bad living conditions. What I mean by bad living conditions... [Read more]
I am doing this internship to get more exposure in helping my community
Hi everyone! My name is Kenly Montes. I am a Latina born from immigrant parents. My dad was born and raised in Zacatecas and my mom in Guerrero. Two small... [Read more]
I learned many things in this program about myself and my community
WHILE BEING IN LEVANTE I learned a lot of things being a part of something makes you feel good, I was able to participate more with people, interact with them... [Read more]
My time at SAF has been invaluable to me and I am so thankful for the lessons...
Lauren Moore, Solidaridad Intern, 2023 While all of SAF was incredibly educational and formational for me, the issue which was most revealed to me during my time in my internship... [Read more]
It is part of my own personal goal to tell the stories of farmworkers
Teresa Vazquez, SOL Intern 2022 A sandwich has a couple of key ingredients. Two slices of bread will hold several ingredients that when combined will create a satiating sandwich. Mayonnaise... [Read more]
I Have A Giant Community Of Support To Rely On
Sam Hernandez, Cosecha Intern, 2022 During the beginning of my participation with the Cosecha Fellowship, I didn't know what truths I was going to have to face about myself in... [Read more]