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Video: Immigrant Workers and the Buckle of the Raisin Belt

By Philip Martin, May 3, 2012

Migration Dialogue, which provides timely, factual and nonpartisan information and analysis of international migration issues, has released a new video. In it, I explain the relationship between farm workers and raisins in Parlier, CA, the buckle of the raisin belt. More information on the subject can be found in Migration Dialogue's "Rural Migration News". Read more...

Farm Labor & Food Cost Video

By Philip Martin, May 8, 2009

The video below explains the relationship between farm worker wages and food costs. If you are interested in a more detailed explanation, please visit "Food Costs and Labor Costs: 2007" at the Migration Dialogue website. Read more...