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- CLS: Breast and Cervical Cancer Education Program
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- Hombres Preparados: An HIV/AIDS Education Program for Solo Latino Farmworker Males
- Let's Talk About Arthritis
- Promoviendo Farmworker Safety
- FOR YOUR HEALTH/PARA TU SALUD Educational Mini Lessons
Enumeration and Population Estimates
Estimating the number of farmworkers on a national basis or even for a specific geographic area has been challenging for numerous reasons including the mobile nature of the population, the seasonal nature of agricultural work, the varying agriculture tasks performed and the fact that there is no local, state or national agency responsible for collecting this information. Numerous attempts have been made over the years to estimate the population and many formulas have been developed and used, each with its own strengths, weaknesses and shortcomings. NCFH has worked with many of the individuals attempting to resolve this riddle and answer the million dollar question, "How many farmworkers are there in the United States?", and offers the following resources for review and consideration.
Estimation of Migrant and Seasonal Populations in Key States
Farmworker populations in 11 states were estimated in early 2000/01 using a standardized methodology developed by Dr. Alice Larson. The 11 states documented include Arkansas, California, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Two additional states, Michigan and Idaho were completed in 2006.
GIS Mapping of Enumerated States
In an effort to support the growth of migrant health centers through establishment of new access points and expansion of services, NCFH has produced a Geographic Information Services (GIS) Mapping presentation for each state based on Dr. Larson's findings (excluding the most recent states of Idaho and Michigan). These eleven presentations portray a special analysis of the Larson Enumeration Study on a county by county basis for the 11 states listed above, in relation to existing community and migrant health center sites. The purpose is two fold: 1) To identify counties with no federally funded migrant health center sites where New Access Points might be appropriate, and 2) To graphically depict the highest concentrations of farmworker populations where existing Migrant Health Centers can expand their services in order to serve more farmworker patients.
Assuming that a minimum threshold of 2,000 farmworkers and their family members is required in order to even consider establishment of services, this study shows all counties with 2000 or more farmworkers as the primary target for growth. In some cases, counties have significantly more than that threshold number. Additional depictions indicate where adjoining counties might have 500 -1,000 farmworkers each and can be combined into one service area to create a critical mass. It is important that potential applicants and the Bureau of Primary Health Care understand that a service area with 2,000 farmworkers spread out over 4 counties could require a very unique service delivery model, such as a voucher program, in order to address this diffused need, depending on the size of the counties.
Access to the GIS Analysis of the 11 states is available free of charge through this link NCFH GIS Mapping. It is designed to be very self-explanatory; however NCFH staff is available to walk interested parties through the presentation via teleconference, upon request.
Farmworker Estimation of Other Areas
Beginning in July 1, 2008, NCFH will provide technical assistance to individuals and organizations interested in estimating their local farmworker population.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
