The purpose of this project is to present a balanced perspective on how farmworkers contribute to New York State communities. The study analyzes farmworker contributions through state and federal tax deductions from their salaries, social security and disability payments, investment in local communities, and their value added in production. It also examines the expenses incurred by farmworkers through state and federally supported health and education programs. This project examines the common perception that farmworkers are a drain on local economies.