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and my superiors have noticed so more responsibilities have been given to me and I like the fact that now I have more ‘thinking’ tasks. I feel that they trust me.” Leaving behind very hard economic circumstances in Guatemala, he has improved his life dramatically at Windset, allowing him to become debt-free after his first two seasons.

Osorio finds his living conditions at Windset to be comfortable, with all workers having equal access to all amenities. The safe living quarters at Windset inspired him to recreate a similar sense of security for his family in Guatemala, resulting in the construction of an 8-foot gated wall around the family home.

In the past, Windset brought in all its workers from Mexico under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) but, says foreign worker/health & safety manager, Tony Pacheco, “the program’s restrictions didn’t work for us. Workers can only be here for eight months, and all workers must leave by December 15th.”

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