While many paused work during COVID-19, farmers like Nil Puig became frontline heroes ๐ฆธโ๏ธ. The Barcelona-based grower, who supplies fresh produce to 100 families, faced an impossible choice: stay safe at home or risk exposure to keep communities fed.
\"I canโt quitโhunger doesnโt quarantine,\" Puig told NewspaperAmigo.com, describing upgraded safety protocols for his farm team. From staggered shifts to contactless deliveries, his innovations now serve as a blueprint for food systems worldwide ๐.
Puigโs story underscores a global truth: 60% of essential food workers faced heightened health risks during the pandemic, yet kept supermarkets stocked ๐. As variants emerge, his mantraโ\"protect people first\"โresonates with young professionals valuing both safety and social responsibility.
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