The New Hampshire Department and the apple Industry estimate that a work force of 1.650 will be required. This is because of the fact that most of the local labor is available on only a parttime basis. In 1964. 214 migrantsAmericanwere employed. of which about 160 stayed on the job. 361 Canadians were used. These are peculiarly adapted to the work. like it. and are efficient at it. 450 are needed this year If substantial loss is not to result. Incidentally. it should be noted that apple pickers in New Hampshirelocal. migrant. and foreignreceive high wages. operating under a piece work system with a minimum wage specified by the Department. The State Employment Service Bureau reports that workers average $1.85 an hour and $104.30 a week. Some workers earn as high as $35 a day.
Identified stereotypes
Canadians are stereotyped as being particularly well-suited and efficient at apple picking.