Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Economics Research Institute Study Paper

Volume

96

Issue

22

Publisher

Utah State University Department of Economics

Publication Date

1996

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1

Last Page

31

Abstract

Recent debates over the role of immigration and in the U.S. economy calls into question how well the role of immigrants in rural economies is understood. This paper presents quantitative and qualitative analysis of Washington farm labor market trends, with special focus on the role of migration, worker turnover, and upward pressure on wages. The analysis focuses on how individual producer characteristics, including commodity, region and production specialization, affect the demand for farm labor, and more importantly, demand for seasonal farm labor during peak periods. This, in tum, illustrates the dependency of various producers, regions and commodity groups on the migrant farm workers likely to be affected by future immigration policy and programs.

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