Life of a Swartland Farm Worker
Physical Work
The work of a farm hand is often physical, requiring strength and fortitude working outside in the heat and dust. They pick as much produce as they can in a day, as they are paid for what they bring in.
Child Care
Often there is no childcare available for seasonal workers, and children accompany their mothers until they are old enough to attend a farm crèche or nursery school.
Skilled Workers
Sheep shearing is a highly skilled and difficult work.
Friendships
Laughter, fun and building friendships helps with the hard work and long hours.
Celebrations
Like all families, celebrating milestones is important, and the different generations of a family come together to have fun.
By
Tracey Derrick
