Migrant Labor on New York Dairy Farms

86% of the milk in NYS is harvested by Hispanic labor. Mike McMahon shares his experience with this migrant workforce and explains how and why this transition has occurred and how it has impacted the farmers who employ them and the lives of the workers who have made the journey here. Mike McMahon is a resident of Cortland County and a former dairy farmer who has spent the last 25 years advocating for changes to immigration that will benefit dairy farms and migrant workers. Bring your own lunch if you wish, we'll provide a beverage and dessert! CCHS members receive free admission and CCHS members-to-be pay just $5. Please call us at 607-756-6071 with any questions, and we’ll be glad to help.