Rep. David Valadao urging California to prioritize vaccinating farmworkers Rep. David Valadao is urging Gov. Newsom to prioritize farmworkers and rural areas in the vaccination process. and last updated 2021-01-28 11:56:28-05 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â Rep. David Valadao (R-California) is urging Governor Gavin Newsom to prioritize farmworkers and rural areas in the vaccination process. "Farmworkers show up to work every day to feed America, making them vulnerable to contracting and spreading the virus," Valadao tweeted. "I urge [Gov. Newsom] to prioritize accessibility to the vaccine in rural communities for this very reason." Valadao joined 23ABC to discuss why the state should put greater urgency on vaccinating rural communities.