"Many farmworkers showed their appreciation towards Gonzalez and the businesses, including local Farmworker Marcos Mendoza Bernabe who says he has been working in Idaho’s fields since 1991.
"I'm grateful for everything. What they are doing out here and that the community is here to honor us. Thank God these dates come around because it encourages those who work in the fields,” Mendoza Bernabe said."
~ Brenda Rodriguez
"I have some personal experience doing fieldwork. I know it can be hard because they work in very hot weather even when it's raining outside. I get the struggle,” Gonzalez said.
~ Brenda Rodriguez
"For high school student Gabriela Gonzalez’ senior project, she partnered with local businesses to help provide necessities to local farm workers."
~ Brenda Rodriguez
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