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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

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Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.


Sample of reported job titles: Farm Laborer, Field Irrigation Worker, Gardener, Greenhouse Worker, Grower, Harvester, Nursery Worker, Orchard Worker, Picker, Propagation Worker


Tasks  |  Technology Skills  |  Tools Used  |  Knowledge  |  Skills  |  Abilities  |  Work Activities  |  Detailed Work Activities  |  Work Context  |  Job Zone  |  Credentials  |  Interests  |  Work Styles  |  Work Values  |  Related Occupations  |  Wages & Employment  |  Job Openings  |  Additional Information


Tasks

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  • Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Set up and operate irrigation equipment.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Sow grass seed, or plant plugs of grass.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Regulate greenhouse conditions, and indoor and outdoor irrigation systems.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Cut, roll, and stack sod.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Feel plants’ leaves and note their coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Provide information and advice to the public regarding the selection, purchase, and care of products.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Dig, cut, and transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees, and shrubs.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Record information about plants and plant growth.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Dig, rake, and screen soil, filling cold frames and hot beds in preparation for planting.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Trap and destroy pests, such as moles, gophers, and mice, using pesticides.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Tie and bunch flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees, wrap their roots, and pack them into boxes to fill orders.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss, and other materials to condition soil, using wheelbarrows or carts and shovels.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, water, and prune plants, shrubs, and trees, using gardening tools.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Data base user interface and query software — BCL Landview Systems WinCrop; Farm Works Software TracSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Electronic mail software — IBM Lotus NotesSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Internet browser software — Web browser softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Mobile location based services software — Global positioning system GPS softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Office suite software — Microsoft Office Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Word processing software — Microsoft Word Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.

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Knowledge

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Abilities

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  • Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without ‘giving out’ or fatiguing.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.See more occupations related to this ability.

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Work Activities

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  • Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Transport animals, crops, or equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Sell agricultural products.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Plant crops, trees, or other plants.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Harvest agricultural products.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Confer with managers to make operational decisions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operate irrigation systems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluate quality of plants or crops.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operate farming equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Build agricultural structures.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Cut trees or logs.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Maintain operational records.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Prepare land for agricultural use.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Sort forestry or agricultural materials.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Capture or kill animals.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Clean equipment or facilities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Load agricultural or forestry products for shipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Work Context

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  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsible for Others’ Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)See more occupations related to this work context.
  • In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?See more occupations related to this work context.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed
Education Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Related Experience Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
Job Training Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
Job Zone Examples These occupations involve following instructions and helping others. Examples include food preparation workers, dishwashers, sewing machine operators, landscaping and groundskeeping workers, logging equipment operators, and baristas.
SVP Range (Below 4.0)

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Credentials

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Interests

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  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.See more occupations related to this interest.

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Work Styles

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  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.

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Work Values

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  • Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.See more occupations related to this work value.

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