The role of the agricultural labor force constitutes a fundamental topic within agrarian studies,an academic field steeped in a rich scholarly tradition.Research in this domain includes an examination of the labor force's mobility and its profound implications for agriculture,land,peasants,and rural commu-nities.This paper reviews English-language literature in international agrarian studies to clarify the defini-tions,attributes,and underlying mechanisms shaping the phenomenon of migrant agricultural workers.It presents the core perspectives and scholarly interests from five classic agrarian theoretical frameworks:Marxism,Populism,Neoclassical and New Institutional Economics,Postmodernism and Post-Structural-ism,and the Livelihood Framework.It highlights the intricate research content and the profound signifi-cance associated with the study of this dynamic labor force.In China,the substitution of family labor with hired labor is an integral aspect of agricultural modernization,a process particularly visible in the produc-tion of specialty crops,such as vegetables and fruits,where the engagement of migrant agricultural work-ers is becoming increasingly prevalent.This labor practice is identified as the key mechanism to meet sea-sonal labor requirements and is crucial in maintaining the steady supply of these specialty crops.Conse-quently,this paper calls for greater scholarly and policy attention to the plights and prospects of migrant agricultural workers in China to foster a more equitable,regulated,and supportive migratory environment.
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