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Item Latinos in Missouri : occasional paper series(Cambio Center, 2007) Barham, Elizabeth; Tillman, Joe; Arbuckle, J.; Lind, David; Mortimer, Lyn; Murphy, BridgetThe "Latinos in Missouri" occasional paper series grew from the writing experiences of graduate students in Rural Sociology 8287: The Sociology of Globalization. Students in the class wrote term papers about issues related to the growth of the Latino population in the state as an aspect of globalization. Typically, the papers were developed over the semester by making contact with Latino immigrants for in-depth interviews, although some papers make use of secondary data, such as the U.S. Census. Two of the student editors reviewed each of the papers. Student editors then returned the papers to the authors with their suggestions. After those revisions were incorporated, Dr. Elizabeth Barham edited each paper one more time, returning it to the author with her final editorial comments. When those changes were made, the papers were posted to the Web. While the class papers are limited in length and scope, they represent a substantial amount of work on the authors' parts that generally goes well beyond a typical class requirement. They were written in the hope that they will be read and used by policymakers, agency personnel, service providers, teachers, community leaders and anyone concerned with the well-being of Latino immigrants in Missouri and indeed the nation.Item Improving the use of USDA programs among Hispanic and Latino farmers and ranchers(Cambio Center, 2011) Starkweather, Kathie; Bailey, Jon; Preston, Kim; Jeanetta, Stephen; Gonzalez, Eleazar U.Key findings: Latino farmers and ranchers in both states are very entrepreneurial and are seeking ways to expand their farming and ranching operations, both in size and scope. However, significant barriers exist for them to realize their ideas. The barriers for Latino farmers and ranchers are similar to those expressed by all beginning farmers and ranchers -- a lack of resources such as land, capital, equipment and knowledge. Latino farmers and ranchers lack awareness of where to get assistance to address these barriers. Latino farmers and ranchers in both states face barriers other beginning farmers and ranchers do not, language and cultural barriers chief among them. Latino farmers and ranchers in both states have, at best, a limited knowledge of USDA programs. Latino farmers and ranchers and USDA officials in both states have had minimal experience dealing with each other. USDA has minimal outreach to Latino farmers and ranchers in both states. USDA officials in both states have limited knowledge of who Latino farmers and ranchers are and where they are located. Language and cultural awareness are the major barriers on both sides of the relationship.Item Immigration of Latinos to Missouri(Cambio Center, 2002) Lazos, Sylvia R.; Jeanetta, Stephen C.Missouri has a history of diversity in geography, the economy, culture and people. The state is well known for its ability to adapt to the changes required to accommodate this diversity. Among the changes that are occurring is the influx of immigrants from around the world. The changing of the colors of Missouri is, once again, providing a set of challenges to respond to. The most notable change in the faces and colors of Missouri in recent years is the increase of Latino and Hispanic peoples in both rural and urban areas. These new Missourians are contributing significantly to the local and state economy as well as to the social progress of the state. Because these new immigrants speak a different language and represent different cultures and values, we need to acknowledge and welcome their contributions and make an extra effort to weave and integrate them into the rich societal tapestry that results from such a change. Sylvia Lazos and Stephen Jeanetta together have studied and documented the current status of Latino and Hispanic people in the state. This critical and most timely research effort identifies the important issues that businesses, social services and community agencies need to consider in developing appropriate public policy issues that should be addressed. I urge you to use the knowledge included in this monograph to help create a Missouri that values each person and affords the equality of opportunity and individual rights that each person deserves. This is the right thing to do.Item Latinos in Southwest Missouri : Capturing the American Dream through Farming(Cambio Center, 2006) Lucht, Jill R.Even as farm ownership is declining in the US as a whole, an increasing number of Latinos are entering the farming business. In fact, Latinos are the fastest growing ethnic group of farm owner/operators in Missouri and in the US as a whole. This paper examines the growing phenomenon of Latino-owned farms in Missouri through the use of 2002 Census of Agriculture figures and a 2004 survey of Latino farm owners in Missouri. Interviews were conducted with Latino dairy producers to give greater depth to the census and survey figures. Particular attention was paid to Latino access to capital, a significant barrier to entry in capital-intensive farming operations. Questions focused on Latino farmers' needs for debt financing, as well as experiences with local financial institutions, including banks and/or credit unions, the Farm Service Agency (including the former FmHA-Farmers Home Administration), and Farm Credit Services.Item Immigration, Mobility and Community in a Global World(Cambio Center, 2002) Whiting, Erin Feinauer, 1972-This paper examines the relationship between mobility and how Latino immigrants and internal migrants to Columbia, Missouri, experience community. I present literature on community and mobility, primarily that related to the importance of places, social interaction, and networks. I also place this discussion in the context of a global system that brings issues of immigration to the forefront. Information from two interviews conducted using a grounded theory approach is used to illustrate the community attachments formed by newcomers to Columbia, and their implications. I find that although there are things that encourage attachment to the community, there are also notable barriers to full participation in the community. Through this research, I seek to empower communities by shedding light on the experiences of immigrants in a world where labor is increasingly mobile internationally. Hopefully, communities will use this information to facilitate productive activities and programs to include im/migrants in the community and accept their contributions.