We hear many comments from those in the community the nation and even friends on "how we could hire labor outside of the US when there are so many American citizens that need jobs." And to be honest, really honest........ The simple answer no one here wants to work. But that could definitely start a whole new rant of how I feel about the issue and those that do not understand.
This will be our 9th season to have our friends come in. And most and then have been here as the original crew. For my Sayde was born the December before our two workers Oscar and Leonel arrived in May. Both of them being babies know no difference between us and them. We all celebrate together, laugh together, and even cried together when we need to. In nine years time we have grown lots of crops, families and the farm all together!
The Mexies as we call our boys live on the farm next to the house......another reason we are so close as a family!
I personally cannot imagine not having them in our lives especially with all the work that they have committed to us over the years. We work as a team, we live as a team. For those of you that don't understand and want to judge first, please I welcome you out to the farm to come experience our life and then maybe you can decide. Their money is put back into our community for food and well-being.
Each one of them has a family, has a life, and a job back in their country. Most of them have babies while they are here and do not get to welcome their new son or daughter into their life until they are sometimes months old. Imagine yourself leaving thousands and thousands of miles between you and your family......to provide a better life for the ones your love. It is a pretty selfless way of living.......
A farmer having daughters.....never did I know that I would have 12 sons one day!
Hands in the dirt......hearts at work
I know everyone is glad that they are back. Let the fun and work begin!
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