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We campesinos are used to planting seeds and waiting to see if the seeds bear fruit. We\u2019re used to working on harsh soil. And when our crops don\u2019t grow, we\u2019re used to planting again and again until they take hold. Like us, you must learn to persist.
\n– Elvia Alvarado
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We campesinos are used to planting seeds and waiting to see if the seeds bear fruit. We\u2019re used to working on harsh soil. And when our crops don\u2019t grow, we\u2019re used to planting again and again until they take hold. 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