1. Joined a Caravan: Travelled with migrant farm workers for several weeks, living and working alongside them.
2. Field Research: Visited Hooverville migrant camps and interviewed real-life migrants, recording their stories.
3. Interviews: Conducted in-depth interviews with farmers, labourers, social workers, and other experts involved in the migrant agricultural system.
4. Personal Journey: Exposed himself to the hardships many migrant workers faced by enduring poor living conditions, meagre pay, and the social challenges they encountered.
5. Documentation: Kept a detailed journal documenting the experiences, conversations, and observations he made during his journey.
6. Observant Travel: Attended court proceedings, labour board hearings, and gatherings where migrant labour concerns were discussed.
7. Witnessing Struggle: Witnessed labour strikes and protests as well as the struggles faced by entire families migrating during times of economic hardship.
8. Research Reports: Read numerous reports, articles, and government publications to grasp the social, economic, and political context surrounding migrant labour.
9. Photographic Evidence: Took photographs to capture the plight of the migrants and the circumstances of their lives.