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Gregorio Hernandez has been living in the United States for 23 years and has been working in the gardening industry since 2001. In this interview, he describes what a typical work year is like for him. Mr. Hernandez also discusses how education is an important tool for success and how his children have utilized education to get to where they are today. He strongly believes that a strong work ethic is imperative for success and that education is a springboard to get individuals where they want to be. Mr. Hernandez discusses the importance of hard work in his community and elaborates on how politics and COVID-19 have challenged his job and life.
Below are several excerpts from our full interview with Gregorio Hernandez. Some of these clips were included in our telling of this story, Some haven't! You can view all of our clips below, and the full interview can be located at the bottom of the page.
THE BELOW INTERVIEWS ARE IN SPANISH / ESPAÑOL. ENGLISH CAPTIONS PROVIDED.
Have There Been Legal Troubles while Working in the U.S.?
How Has Politics Affected Your Job?
What It Was like Working in the Gardening Industry.