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Farm Labor Trends And Management In Washington State

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  • Thilmany, Dawn D.

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The Washington State farm labor market is a pivotal point in the western migrant stream. Farm employers argue that the seasonal labor market has tightened as a result of changes in immigration policy and economic conditions, even as they increase acreage of labor-intensive crops and the demand for labor. Yet, one could argue that a sufficient labor supply is available if workers are offered competitive wages and sufficient hours. To address some of these questions and issues, this study explores whether employer-specific factors (commodity, region, size, and management practices) influence worker turnover and the ability of employers to attract return workers.

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  • Thilmany, Dawn D., 2001. "Farm Labor Trends And Management In Washington State," Journal of Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics Association of Georgia, vol. 19(1), pages 1-15.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:jloagb:14686
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.14686
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    1. J. Edward Taylor & Dawn Thilmany, 1993. "Worker Turnover, Farm Labor Contractors, and IRCA's Impact on the California Farm Labor Market," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 75(2), pages 350-360.
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