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The history of the Latino farmworkers who helped develop the southwest Valley

The history of the Latino farmworkers who helped develop the southwest Valley

FromValley 101


The history of the Latino farmworkers who helped develop the southwest Valley

FromValley 101

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Before the southwest Valley was filled with grocery stores, an airport and real estate, it was home to Latino farmworkers employed by Goodyear Farms. 
Hundreds lived in five different camps made up of tents and wood-framed houses.The tight-knit communities were the first permanent residents of what is now Litchfield Park. 
In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, producer Maritza Dominguez walks us through the history of the Mexican laborers who were recruited to work in Arizona’s cotton industry, the campsite communities on Goodyear Farms and the Latino farmworkers' impact on the development of the southwest Valley.
Released:
Sep 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Whether you're a longtime Arizona resident or a newcomer, chances are there's something you've always wondered about the Valley. From The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com comes Valley 101, a weekly podcast where our journalists find answers to your questions about metro Phoenix. From silly to serious, you tell us what to investigate. You can submit questions at valley101podcast.azcentral.com or reach us on Twitter @Valley101pod.