San Luis Holds 31st Dia del Campesino Health Fair Supporting Farmworkers

San Luis hosted its 31st Día del Campesino health fair on December 5, bringing together community groups, state partners and farmworkers for a one stop event of services and support. Organized by Campesinos Sin Fronteras with local and state partners, the fair delivered warm meals and blankets and provided free health screenings including glucose checks, blood pressure readings and weight and height measurements. Some attendees also received bicycles, a practical form of transportation assistance.

The event functioned both as a celebration of agricultural labor and as a practical safety net for workers and their families. Organizers and workers spoke on the ground about concerns over labor availability for the upcoming season, citing increased immigration enforcement as a factor that has affected worker confidence and mobility. Local agricultural leaders pushed back on some of those fears by pointing out that most workers in Yuma County hold legal H2A visas, a detail that shapes hiring practices and the county economy.

Health access was a central emphasis at the fair, where screenings were intended to identify immediate needs and refer participants to follow up care. For many farmworkers, events like this reduce barriers to basic medical attention, create opportunities to enroll in services and foster relationships with providers who understand the seasonal and physical demands of agricultural work. The distribution of blankets, meals and bicycles complemented medical services by addressing basic needs that affect workers ability to remain healthy and productive.

The fair also underscored the interconnectedness of public health, labor policy and local agriculture. Yuma County depends on a stable workforce to sustain planting and harvest cycles, and disruptions in labor availability can ripple through local employers, supply chains and neighborhoods. By combining gratitude with practical support, the Día del Campesino fair reinforced community solidarity and highlighted areas where policy and outreach might help reduce uncertainty for workers and employers alike.

Organizers plan to continue coordinating services with state and local partners in the months ahead, keeping worker wellbeing and labor stability at the center of efforts to support Yuma County agriculture.