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Agricultural workers typically receive on-the-job training. A high school diploma is not needed for most jobs as an agricultural worker; however, a high school diploma typically is needed for animal breeders.
Education and TrainingMost agricultural workers do not need a high school diploma; however, a high school diploma typically is needed for animal breeders. Some jobs as an animal breeder may require some postsecondary education.
Agricultural workers typically receive some short-term on-the-job training. Employers instruct them on how to use simple farming tools and more complex machinery while following appropriate safety procedures. More experienced workers also are expected to perform routine maintenance on the tools they use.
Important QualitiesDexterity. Agricultural workers need excellent hand–eye coordination to harvest crops and operate farm machinery.
Listening skills. Agricultural workers need to work well with others. Because they take instructions from farmers and other agricultural managers, effective listening is critical.
Physical stamina. Agricultural workers need to be able to perform laborious tasks repeatedly.
Physical strength. Agricultural workers must be strong enough to lift heavy objects, including tools and crops.
Mechanical skills. Agricultural workers must be able to operate complex farm machinery. They also occasionally do routine maintenance on the machinery.
Work Experience in a Related OccupationAnimal breeders sometimes need previous work experience interacting with livestock. Ranch workers may transition into animal breeding after they become more familiar with animals and learn how to handle them.
AdvancementAgricultural workers may advance to crew leader or other supervisory positions. The ability to speak both English and Spanish is helpful for agricultural supervisors.
Some agricultural workers aspire to become farmers, ranchers, or agricultural managers or to own their own farms and ranches. Knowledge of produce and livestock may provide an excellent background for becoming buyers or purchasing agents of farm products. Those who earn a college degree in agricultural science could become agricultural or food scientists.
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Gender
Male
73.0%Female
26.4%Unknown
0.6%Ethnicity
White
88.8%Hispanic or Latino
5.6%Asian
3.6%Unknown
1.7%Black or African American
0.3%Crop Scout
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Schools
Iowa State University
28.2%South Dakota State University
10.6%North Dakota State University -
8.2%Purdue University
4.7%University of Nebraska - Lincoln
4.7%Northwest Missouri State University
3.5%University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
3.5%Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
3.5%University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
3.5%Arkansas State University
3.5%University of Missouri - Columbia
3.5%University of Wisconsin - Madison
3.5%University of Tennessee - Martin
2.4%Southeast Missouri State University
2.4%Upper Iowa University
2.4%University of Wisconsin - Platteville
2.4%University of Illinois at Springfield
2.4%Hastings College
2.4%Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2.4%University of Arkansas at Monticello
2.4%Majors
Degrees
Bachelors
62.3%Other
13.0%Associate
9.6%Masters
8.9%Doctorate
3.4%Certificate
2.1%License
0.7%Crop Scout
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Centrol Crop Consulting
Polenske Agronomic Consulting
Greenpoint Ag
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