migrant farmers

This program provides free educational support services to children (age 21 and under) of families and individuals that relocate in order to obtain seasonal or temporary employment in agriculture.

Lead Department or Center: Vermont Migrant Education Program (VMEP)

UVM Partner: UVM Extension

Community Partners: VT Department of Education; VT agricultural community; Local public schools; Supervisor Unions

Project Timing: 1968 – present

More Info: Erin Shea, State Migrant Education Program Coordinator, VMEP, erin.shea@uvm.edu

Tagged as: education, low-income, migrant farmers, UVM Extension, Vermont Migrant Education Program, youth

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