State Specific Resources
Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi /Other
Alabama Resources
Alabama Labor and Employment Contacts for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers State and National Offices and Contact information.
Hispanic Health Profiles 2003 A report by the Alabama Department of Public Health
Alabama Statewide Community Assessment Regarding the Migrant Farm Work Force Useful information and contacts from various agencies and groups.
Alabama County Agricultural Extension Agents Local experts who can answer questions about predominant, labor intensive crops, estimated number of farmworkers, peak seasons and other aspects of local and regional agriculture. Ask for the commercial crop specialist. Click here for information about HRSA's definition of "farmworker".
Alabama Agriculture Maps Graphic county level data about farms and cropland
Alabama Community Foundations A community foundation has an independent board that is broadly representative of the public interest and it maintains a diverse grants program that is not limited in scope.
Alabama Primary Health Care Association Represents the Federally Qualified “Community” Health Centers (FQHC) in the state.
Florida Guide for Completing a Medicaid Provider Enrollment Allows providers in Georgia and Alabama to enroll in the Florida Medicaid program.
Telamon Corporation Provides employment, training, and supportive services to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents
Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Serves as a coordinating resource to the Latino community of Alabama.
Florida Resources
Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse Includes an estimate of farmworker households by county for 2008.
The Family Health Line A statewide toll-free number (1-800-451-2229) established by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Florida Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Coalition which provides information and referrals for prenatal and infant care.
Florida Pesticide Reporting Contact List County contacts for reporting suspected cases of pesticide exposure in Florida
Lake Apopka Farmworkers Environmental Health Survey Report Pinpoints health problems faced by the former farmworkers on Lake Apopka and actions that can help address their health care needs, with a particular emphasis on the risks of pesticides.
The Need for Farmworker Housing in Florida A study including 2004 county by county estimates of farmworkers in Florida.
Florida' s Community and Migrant Health Centers Brochure A low literacy brochure describing services offered at Florida's CHCs with a map of all CHC locations and phone numbers. English Brochure Spanish Brochure Haitian Creole Brochure
Florida Farmworker Helpline Cards A 1-800 number farmworkers and advocates can call with complaints about wages, housing, pesticides, injuries and abuse. English Spanish Haitian Creole
Florida Farmworker Helpline Posters A 1-800 number farmworkers and advocates can call with complaints about wages, housing, pesticides, injuries and abuse English Spanish Haitian Creole
Florida Directory of Health Services for Farmworkers By the Florida Migrant Interstate Program English Cover Spanish Directory
Pesticide Information for Medical Providers in Florida Sample clinical guidelines and reporting procedures, an environmental history questionnaire, "Signs and Symptoms", directory of contacts in Florida, and patient education materials in English and Spanish.
Web Site of the Florida Department of Health Pesticide Surveillance Program Investigates reports of pesticide poisoning and conducts educational outreach activities
National Center for Farmworker Health GIS Map Presentation Overlays Florida farmworker data by county with the location of existing community health centers highlighting gaps in services.
Larson's Farmworker Enumeration Study Widely used county by county estimates of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families prepared for the Health Resources and Services Administration
1990 Florida Bureau of Primary Health Care Atlas of State Profiles Estimates the number of migrant and seasonal farmworkers by county in Florida
Stakeholder Analysis of Farmworker Housing in Florida A summary of interviews with farmworkers in different regions with demographic information and recommendations Florida University of Florida, Department of Anthropology and Florida Department of Community Affairs
Farmworkers in Southwest Florida An analysis of major crops, population distribution and demographics with statistics designed to help local planners address housing needs
Florida Certified Farmworker Housing Facilities by County April 2004 A comprehensive list of currently registered farmworker housing facilities
Florida Farmworker Housing Brochure A brochure describing the DOH farmworker housing program which is responsible for certifying farmworker housing safety.Spanish
Florida Labor and Employment Contacts for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkersn State and National Offices and Contact information.
Health Care Resources for Floridians in Need A Blue Foundation list of resources for Florida residents that do not have health insurance or are underserved.
Florida County Agricultural Extension Agents Local experts who can answer questions about predominant, labor intensive crops, estimated number of farmworkers, peak seasons and other aspects of local and regional agriculture. Ask for the commercial crop specialist. Click here for information about HRSA's definition of "farmworker".
Volunteer Health Care Provider Program The Department of Health’s program allowing sovereign immunity for volunteer health care practitioners.
Project Dentists Care A community of FDA dentists who volunteer their time and services to provide a safety net of preventive and restorative dental care to those in the greatest need.
Florida Charts The Community Health Assessment Resource Tool is a user friendly database of county level health and population statistics.
Florida Research and Economic Database Labor information and statistics related to Florida education, employers, population, income and wages, and industry.
Resource Guide for Community Based Organizations in Florida Produced by Florida IMPACT, a nonprofit social justice advocacy organization.
Florida Office of Rural Health
Florida Women Infants and Children(WIC) Directory of county nutrition program for women, infants and children.
Florida Migrant Farmworker Housing Program Located within the Florida Department of Health has responsibility for inspection and certification of farmworker housing
Coalition of Immokalee Workers Sponsors of the ‘Boycott the Bell’ Economic Justice Campaign
Farmworker Association of Florida A 6,330 membership organization that empowers farmworkers to respond to the issues that affect their lives.
Center for the Study of Migrant Education at the University of South Florida
Florida CHAIN (Community Action Health Information Network) A statewide initiative comprised of coalitions, organizations and individuals dedicated to meeting the health and human services needs of all Floridians
Florida Community Foundations A community foundation has an independent board that is broadly representative of the public interest and it maintains a diverse grants program that is not limited in scope.
Sarasota Manatee County Farmworker Supporters Updates on legislative issues, news articles, photo gallery and other useful links.
Florida Legal Services Farmworker Justice Project
Florida Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Network Statewide system for health professional education in 10 regional Area Health Education Centers.
Coalition of Florida Farmworker Organizations (COFFO) A statewide organization whose main objective is to enhance the living and working conditions of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and the rural poor in Florida
Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions Offers pregnant women, Infants and children services that promote healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.
Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) The Florida migrant head start organization.
Rural Women’s Health Project Focus on the health issues of rural women and their families, with a special emphasis on the challenges faced by Spanish-speaking farmworking families.
Florida Migrant Education Resources Coordinates referrals, technical assistance and interstate collaboration related to migrant students
Florida Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Web site with housing resources for farmworkers.
Georgia Resources
Georgia Health Equity Initiative Includes county level outcomes for minorities in Georgia, Georgia Dept. of Community Health 2008
Georgia Farm Gate Report 2005 A wealth of information about agriculture in Georgia
Florida Guide for Completing a Medicaid Provider Enrollment Allows providers in Georgia and Alabama to enroll in the Florida Medicaid program.
The Needs of Georgia's New Latinos: A Policy Agenda for the Decade Ahead The culmination of a two year pilot study examining the unmet needs of Latinos and challenges facing Latino serving agencies in the state, whose Latino population has tripled over the last decade.University of Georgia
Georgia Labor and Employment Contacts for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers State and National Offices and Contact information.
The Medical Interpreter Network of Georgia (MING) Trains and supports professional medical interpreters and providers in Georgia.
Georgia County Agricultural Extension Agents Local experts who can answer questions about predominant, labor intensive crops, estimated number of farmworkers, peak seasons and other aspects of local and regional agriculture. Ask for the commercial crop specialist. Click Here for information about HRSA's definition of "farmworker".
Georgia Association for Primary Health Care Represents the Federally Qualified “Community” Health Centers in Georgia
Georgia Community Foundations A community foundation has an independent board that is broadly representative of the public interest and it maintains a diverse grants program that is not limited in scope.
South Georgia Farmworker Health Project A project of the Physicians Assistant Program at Emory University serves farmworkers through student lead free clinics.
Georgia Free Clinic Network A central organization for sharing resources and knowledge to advance the movement of free medical services in the State of Georgia.
Telamon Corporation A farmworker employment and training program
Georgia Women Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition program for women, infants and children.
Town's Eye View of the Immigration Debate: In Georgia Influx Fills a Gap in the Workforce
Mississippi Resources
National Center for Farmworker Health GIS Map Presentation Overlays Mississippi farmworker data by county with the location of existing community health centers highlighting gaps in services.
Larson's Mississippi Farmworker Enumeration Profile Estimates the number of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families by county.
Florida Labor and Employment Contacts for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers State and National Offices and Contact information.
Centros de Salud Comunitarios en Mississippi A low literacy Spanish flyer to educate farmworkers about where to go for healthcare services in Mississippi.
Mississippi County Agricultural Extension Agents Local experts who can answer questions about predominant, labor intensive crops, estimated number of farmworkers, peak seasons and other aspects of local and regional agriculture. Ask for the commercial crop specialist. Click here for information about HRSA's definition of "farmworker".
Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters Forestry is an big industry in Mississippi, employing migrant and seasonal labor to plant trees and perform related tasks. Crews are hired and supervised by forest consultants, who can be a wealth of information about the labor force in your area.
Mississippi County Forestry Associations Local affiliates of the Mississippi Forestry Association active in most of Mississippi's counties
Mississippi Primary Care Association With links and a map of all Mississippi Community Health Centers
Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance (MIRA) Box 1104, Jackson, MS 39215-1104, (601) 968-5182
Mississippi Community Foundations A community foundation has an independent board that is broadly representative of the public interest and it maintains a diverse grants program that is not limited in scope.
Mississippi Migrant Education Contacts and Regions
Resources in States that Receive Migrants from the Southeast
State Migrant Education Contacts For the 50 U.S. States