A Migrant Farmworker's Perspective

Program Type:

Community / Social, Educational, Presenters

Age Group:

All Ages
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on January 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.

Event Details

Join us this evening to learn about a migrant farmworker's experiences from local author Robert "Carlos" Fuentes. Mr. Fuentes will share his experiences picking cherries and other produce at farms in northern Michigan. He has also worked in mechanized cherry and apple harvesting. 

This event is open to all ages and will be held at the DeWitt City Hall Community Room. 

About the author and presenter: Robert "Carlos" Fuentes retired from Michigan State University and the U.S. Army and now resides in Lansing, Michigan. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University and a Master of Arts from Michigan State University. In addition to writing The Vacation: A Teenage Migrant Farmworker's Experience Picking Cherries in Michigan, Carlos has also created or facilitated numerous group service projects in the USA and abroad. He enjoys history, international travel (35 countries), and inspiring others to pursue their dreams.