Santa Paula has a rich history of agriculture dating back centuries, and many generations of farm workers have made the city in Southern California a haven for fruits and vegetables. This community-driven memorial was founded to honor the thousands of individuals who have spent many backbreaking hours dedicated to the harvest of produce to feed Americans for centuries.
When it debuted in 2010, it was the first monument dedicated to farm workers in the United States. The monument features bronze statues of two farm workers in front of a sandstone wall, which features a blazing sun and the engraved names of workers.
