This manual was written as a guide for state migrant education recruiters who need to be familiar with the nature of seasonal and temporary work performed by Louisiana's migrating agricultural workers and fishing industry laborers. It is intended to teach recruiters about the agricultural and fishing activities necessary for raising and harvesting…

Examines how officials in Arvin, a small rural California community, developed a family housing project to reduce the housing shortage among agricultural workers. Suggested guidelines for similar programs include assessing area needs; matching housing types to needs; maintaining affordability; supervising construction; consulting with local…

This manual for college students and faculty outlines ways to mobilize others on campus to learn about, educate, and work with migrant and seasonal farmworkers in their local area. Section I introduces the work and educational situation of migrant workers and the goals of the Into the Fields program, in which student interns provide legal, health,…