DELANO, CA – Today, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) and Senator Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) met with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Dr. Biden visited Forty Acres in Delano to meet with farmworkers and recognize César Chávez Day.
“I appreciate the First Lady's visit to the Southern Central Valley, her visit will help restore the soul of our region,” said Senator Hurtado. “The First Lady’s visit to Forty Acres, a place which has great historical significance, highlights that the health and well-being of our farmworkers is of national importance. Farmworkers have worked nonstop throughout the pandemic to ensure we are fed, and have also been one of the communities hardest hit by COVID19. The First Lady and President understand that our families provide the bread and butter for many Americans across the Nation, I look forward to future discussions with the Administration, and will continue to work to ensure the Central Valley has a voice at the table.”