A Season in the Life of a Migrant Farm Worker in California
Author: Palerm, Juan Vicente Ph.D.
Date Published: 1992
There is an erroneous but widespread belief that in the past few decades California agriculture has become increasingly mechanized and reduced its need for migrant labor. Steeply increasing demand, however, for specialty fruit and vegetable crops, which are labor-intensive, has actually increased the need for migrant workers, who come mainly from Mexico. A case-study of a young migrant describes the dismal work, economic, and living conditions such workers typically endure and the possible health consequences of those conditions.
Date Published: 1992
There is an erroneous but widespread belief that in the past few decades California agriculture has become increasingly mechanized and reduced its need for migrant labor. Steeply increasing demand, however, for specialty fruit and vegetable crops, which are labor-intensive, has actually increased the need for migrant workers, who come mainly from Mexico. A case-study of a young migrant describes the dismal work, economic, and living conditions such workers typically endure and the possible health consequences of those conditions.
