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The Market for Citrus Harvesting Labor

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  • Emerson, Robert D.
  • Walker, Thomas S.
  • Andrew, Chris O.

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A number of aggregate agricultural labor market studies exist, typically concentrated on data at the national level. The Florida agricultural labor market, however, differs substantially from that of the rest of the nation, excepting California. In Florida, a large portion of the labor force is employed as harvesting labor. This is not only highly seasonal work, but also among the least demanding of skill. Also, over the period 1953-57 to 1967-69, the total number of farm workers declined in 49 states and by 43 percent nationally. During this time, Florida, however, experienced a 53 percent increase in hired labor usage, more than offsetting a 38 percent decline in family labor.

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  • Emerson, Robert D. & Walker, Thomas S. & Andrew, Chris O., 1976. "The Market for Citrus Harvesting Labor," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 8(1), pages 149-154, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jagaec:v:8:y:1976:i:01:p:149-154_01
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    1. Emerson, Robert D., 1985. "Critical Issues In Agricultural Labor Markets," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 17(1), pages 1-10, July.
    2. Torok, Steven John, 1982. "International trade in commodities and labor: the case of the importation of Mexican agricultural labor and fresh market winter tomatoes into the US, 1964-1979," ISU General Staff Papers 198201010800008550, Iowa State University, Department of Economics.

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