California farmworkers are amongst the poorest workers in the U.S. Hazardous conditions are routine and include pesticide exposure, heat stress, lack of shade, and adequate clean drinking water. At least half of our farmworkers are undocumented immigrants, making them among the least politically powerful employees in the nation but also the most vital to our economy and wellbeing. Though there is much more nuance and history to these issues, I encourage you to learn more at these resources: