By:  Theodore Parchment

Once upon a sunny day in the picturesque Brewster area, we had the pleasure of interviewing a Mexican seasonal field worker who goes by the nickname “El Poda.” This enigmatic character has been pruning cherry trees for Gebber Farms with unparalleled finesse. Yet behind the veil of mystery, El Poda reveals a side of Gebber Farms that has never been exposed.

In our exclusive interview, El Poda opened up about the various transgressions of Gebber Farms, which he has been forced to cover up. With a mischievous grin, he confessed, “Tengo que ocultar cosas como los desechos ilegales.” (I have to cover up things like illegal dumping.)

El Poda’s razor-sharp wit and snarky sense of humor became apparent as he delved deeper into the company’s wrongdoings. “No es fácil limpiar el desastre de otros, pero me aseguro de que las cerezas se vean bonitas,” he chuckled. (It’s not easy cleaning up other people’s mess, but I make sure the cherries look pretty.)

As we strolled through the cherry orchards, El Poda regaled us with stories of the abuse he endures from the local community. “La gente me culpa por las acciones de la compañía, como cerrar caminos,” he lamented. (People blame me for the company’s actions, like shutting down roads.) But El Poda, ever the optimist, brushed off these minor inconveniences as mere occupational hazards.

Throughout our conversation, El Poda maintained a satirical tone, offering tongue-in-cheek commentary on the absurdity of his situation. “Lo mejor de trabajar en Gebber Farms es que siempre hay algo nuevo para ocultar,” he quipped. (The best part about working at Gebber Farms is that there’s always something new to hide.)

El Poda’s eyes sparkled with mischief as he touched upon the delicate subject of pesticide overspray affecting local residents. “Ah, sí, el rocío de la juventud,” he said, grinning slyly. (Ah, yes, the mist of youth.) “Es como si estuviéramos compartiendo nuestra ‘magia’ con las familias, haciendo que sus hijos crezcan fuertes y resistentes como las cerezas que cuidamos,” he continued, barely suppressing a chuckle. (It’s like we’re sharing our ‘magic’ with the families, making their children grow strong and resistant like the cherries we tend to.) Beneath the thick veil of satire, El Poda’s words seemed to carry a deeper message, one that hinted at the irony of cherries receiving more protection from harm than the children living nearby.

In the end, we couldn’t help but admire El Poda’s resilience and sense of humor. While the company he works for may be wrapped up in controversy, our mysterious friend remains unswervingly dedicated to his craft. “No importa lo que pase, seguiré podando cerezos,” he declared with a wink. (No matter what happens, I’ll keep pruning cherry trees.)

As we bid farewell to El Poda, he disappeared back into the cherry orchards, pruning shears in hand, ready to tackle the next tree. You may never know his true identity, but one thing’s for sure: the world of Gebber Farms will never be the same after our encounter with the one and only “El Poda.”

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