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Latina Vineyard Workers Get Opportunities Through Women-Only College Course


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Washington state is one of largest wine producers in the U.S., second only to California. As demand for Washington’s silky reds and crisp whites goes up, so does the need for labor. Growing grapes can be a complicated job. You have to learn the right way to prune vines and manage irrigation. In recent years, more Latina women are applying for jobs in vineyards. In response, Wenatchee Valley College recently expanded their successful grape-growing program to include classes exclusively for
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