Migrant Agricultural Labor

Migrant agricultural labor refers to workers who travel, often seasonally or temporarily, to various farms to perform planting, tending, and harvesting crops. These workers typically move from one place to another based on the farming seasons, often facing economic and social challenges. They are essential for maintaining agricultural productivity, especially in regions with short planting seasons or labor shortages. While their work is vital to food supply chains, migrant farmworkers often encounter issues like limited job security, low wages, and restricted access to healthcare and housing, making their situation a focus for labor rights and social policy discussions.