Jeri Desrochers

Jeri Desrochers - 2019

My painting seeks to capture this harvest time and honor those who work to bring food to our tables.

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What inspired you to respond to the NCFH Call for Artist announcement, would you be interested again?

As I learned about what NCFH and its members do I realized how critical these functions are to helping the people who are so often overlooked. I did not know before being contacted that there was an association for people doing this work. Through my art I hope to raise awareness of farmworkers and their critical role in feeding America, and this organization is certainly doing that. I would be interested in participating again.

Did you learn anything new about the ag worker population through this experience?

I learned some things about the historical struggle for farmworker rights that I did not know before. It was very interesting and inspiring to hear Dolores Huerta speak and to understand more about what she had to go through and what she accomplished. The interchange between her and Ms. Kennedy Townsend was fascinating.

What was your “take home” (i.e. favorite, or most memorable part) of this experience?

The best part of the conference was meeting people who are doing such important and generous work. I know that they could be making more money in other positions but I really felt their sincere desire to make life better for others.

Will this experience influence your future artwork?  If so, how?

I would like to try to find more women ag workers to portray. They have been in the minority of workers I have seen in my area, but play such a critical role.​

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