Migrant Workers
life in the heart land

Sun, Jan 4 12:00 P.M. NH World (11.3)  

With many Americans unwilling to take agricultural work, farmers today rely on migrant labor from Mexico and Central America. The hard work and isolation can make life difficult for many migrant workers. In Nelson County, Vanessa Hale works with a bilingual staff to build relationships with the "invisible population" of migrant workers in the orchards and vineyards.

Duration: 25 minutes and 21 seconds

Episode Number: 205

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Sun, Jan 4 12:00 P.M. Migrant Workers     NH World (11.3)

About Life in the Heart Land:

LIFE IN THE HEART LAND features eight half-hour episodes that dive deep into the heart of the country to meet the neighbors, communities, and organizations creating unique solutions to rural America's toughest challenges.

Facing formidable obstacles, these collaborators are breaking down divides and roadblocks to build new pathways to meaningful, positive outcomes that have the power to inspire empathy and action while transforming other communities across the nation.


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Sun, Dec 7 12:00 P.M. Community Journalism     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Dec 14 12:00 P.M. Aging     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Dec 21 12:00 P.M. Trees     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Dec 28 12:00 P.M. Recovery     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Jan 4 12:00 P.M. Migrant Workers     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Jan 11 12:00 P.M. Veterans     NH World (11.3)


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