Migrants
What is a migrant?
"A migrant is a person who moves from one place to another."
What type of work does the migrant workers do most often?
"Migrant workers mainly pick fruits and vegetables. They also plant crops and work in packing houses."
Why do parents want the kids working in the fields instead of going to school?
"The family makes more money if everyone, including works on the farm"
Have the living conditions gotten better for many migrant children?
Yes, they have.
When do migrants start working?
"Often, these workers start working in the early spring"
What is one of the busiest places for migrant workers?
"California because its warm climate allows many fruits and vegetables to grow there."
What shows that the works is uncomfortable?
When they have to kneel and crouch down.
Who started special programs to improve their education, health care, and housing?
The federal government
Why can't migrants keep up with their schoolwork?
Because they move around so much.
What specific task is described as repetitive or tiring?
Picking fruits and vegetables.
What evidence shows that the workers face long hours?
"They do this kind of work all day in the hot sun and in the rain"
Who runs housing centers for migrant children?
California
Who do migrants work with and how old are they when they start working?
They work alongside their parents and start as early as 7 years old.
What kind of climate allows many fruits and vegetables to grow?
California's warm climate
What word best describes the work of migrant workers?
Exhausting
Do the migrants receive housing?
"A few migrants have been bought houses or mobile homes in southern states"
Where do migrants live?
"They live in temporary cabins near the farm fields"
How many migrants work on the farms?
1 million to 5 million.
Which detail best shows the long‑term challenges of farm work?
"They know that their children need an education to get better jobs as adults"
What or Who do the laws protect?
"Laws protect young children from dangerous work such as driving tractors, climbing on ladders, and working with insect sprays."