Recognizing Hispanic Farmworkers in the U.S.

From September 15th to October 15th, we honor the rich tapestry of culture, history, and contributions brought by Hispanic and Latino Americans. Latinos are integral to the agricultural landscape, spearheading initiatives for fair treatment of migrant farmworkers and playing essential roles in bringing fresh produce to our tables. Despite facing numerous challenges as an under-represented community, they persist with resilience and pride. The impact of Latinos on the agriculture industry is vast and profound—read on to discover their remarkable contributions!

Former U.S. Representative Eligio de la Garza II nurtured positive trade relationships between the United States and Mexico and made contributions to the establishment of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The nonprofit organization Adelante Mujeres provides training to Latino farmers and gardeners to help them sustainably grow to produce and market their products.
Hispanic-operated farms sold $33 billion in agricultural products in 2022, with 59 percent ($20 billion) in crop sales and 41 percent ($13 billion) in sales of livestock and livestock products. -2022 Census
Cesar Chavez was an American labor leader and activist who led nonviolent strikes and boycotts to bring change and protection for farm workers.
Dolores Huerta was a civil rights activist who, alongside Cesar Chavez founded the National Farmworkers Association which later became the United Farm Workers.
According to the 2022 Census, there are 11,820 Hispanic-operated farms specializing in fruit, tree nut, and berry production.
Latino-owned farms accounted for 6% percent of total U.S. agriculture sales in 2022.
Texas has the most Hispanic producers than any other state.
Almost two-thirds of Hispanic producers were in Texas, California,
New Mexico, and Florida
There are 112,379 Hispanic producers in the United States as of 2022.
Hispanics operate on nearly 37 million acres of farmland in the United States, a 15% increase from 2017.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Latinos are the second largest ethnic group of farm operators in the United States.