The Economic Impact of Migrant, Seasonal, and H-2A Farmworkers on the Virginia Economy
Author: Trupo, Pat
Date Published: 2001
Migrant and seasonal farmworkers make a substantial contribution to the Commonwealth’s economy. These workers assist in the production of high-value crops that are among the most. Tobacco, fresh fruits and vegetables, and many nursery products require short-term, seasonal labor inputs; no widely available alternatives to this labor input exists. The presence of migrant and H-2A workers in the state also causes federal and private funds to flow into the state for programs that assist these workers and help enforce regulations relative to their employment. This study measures the contribution of migrant and seasonal farmworkers to Virginia’s economy.
Date Published: 2001
Migrant and seasonal farmworkers make a substantial contribution to the Commonwealth’s economy. These workers assist in the production of high-value crops that are among the most. Tobacco, fresh fruits and vegetables, and many nursery products require short-term, seasonal labor inputs; no widely available alternatives to this labor input exists. The presence of migrant and H-2A workers in the state also causes federal and private funds to flow into the state for programs that assist these workers and help enforce regulations relative to their employment. This study measures the contribution of migrant and seasonal farmworkers to Virginia’s economy.
