The Hudson Valley Farmworker Report: Understanding The Needs And Aspirations Of A Voiceless Population
Author: Gray, Margaret
Date Published: 2007
This report is a comprehensive and detailed examination of Latin American-born agricultural workforce in New York state. In particular, this report details how the social isolation, fear of deportation, and economic desperation of these new immigrants exacerbate their extreme vulnerability to exploitation. By researching and examining the demographics of farmworkers in the Hudson Valley, the authors attempt to study their vulnerability to exploitation. Topics discussed include: demographics, work conditions, farmworker services, and current policy debates.
Date Published: 2007
This report is a comprehensive and detailed examination of Latin American-born agricultural workforce in New York state. In particular, this report details how the social isolation, fear of deportation, and economic desperation of these new immigrants exacerbate their extreme vulnerability to exploitation. By researching and examining the demographics of farmworkers in the Hudson Valley, the authors attempt to study their vulnerability to exploitation. Topics discussed include: demographics, work conditions, farmworker services, and current policy debates.
