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Supervisors unanimously rename county holiday to FarmWorks Day
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted 4–0 to rename the county holiday from Cesar Chavez Day to FarmWorks Day, aligning with pending state action and emphasizing recognition of farmworkers and the broader coalition of migrant communities.
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on March 17 to rename the county holiday currently observed as Cesar Chavez Day to FarmWorks Day.
Supervisor Natalie Arroyo sponsored the resolution, saying the change centers recognition of farmworkers and the diverse communities — Mexican, Filipino and others — that built the labor movement. Arroyo referenced ongoing state legislative action and noted the county resolution follows similar measures taken elsewhere to remove the focus from a single historic figure and honor the collective role of farmworkers.
Public commenters — including longtime advocates and community members—expressed support for the change, noting the farmworker movement’s multiethnic roots and urging the county to follow the statewide conversation. Supervisors discussed historical context and the contributions of leaders and rank-and-file farmworkers alike.
The board approved the resolution by roll-call vote 4–0.
