Date of Study (month/year)
1/2015

Name of Submitting League
LWV Leelanau County, Michigan

Title of Study (limit 80 characters)
Report on Agricultural Migrant/Seasonal Workers in Leelanau County

Summary of Study (limit 500 characters)
This report examines what factors influence migrant/seasonal workers, many accompanied by nonworking family members, to travel, some over 1,000 miles, to Leelanau County, MI.  Through interviews of over 50 agricultural employers, workers and support agencies, it was determined that quality of life issues: housing, treatment by law enforcement, education, health care, bilingual resources, and other services are compelling factors in attracting a viable workforce. See also related study at LWV Grand Traverse Area, MI - A Study of the Agricultural MigrantWorker Visa

League or Contact Email Address
lwvleelanau@gmail.com

League or Contact Phone Number
231-386-5106, LWVLC President or 231-357-5460, Study chair