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$37,000
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Agricultural workers maintain the quality of farms, crops, and livestock by operating machinery and doing physical labor under the supervision of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers.
DutiesAgricultural workers typically do the following:
The following are examples of types of agricultural workers:
Crop, nursery, and greenhouse farmworkers and laborers perform numerous tasks related to growing and harvesting grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other crops. They plant, seed, prune, irrigate, and harvest crops, and pack and load them for shipment.
Farmworkers also apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to crops. They repair fences and some farm equipment.
Nursery and greenhouse workers prepare land or greenhouse beds for growing horticultural products such as trees, plants, flowers, and sod. They also plant, water, prune, weed, and spray the plants. They may cut, roll, and stack sod; stake trees; tie, wrap, and pack plants to fill orders; and dig up or move field-grown shrubs and trees.
Farm and ranch animal farmworkers care for live animals, including cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses, poultry, finfish, shellfish, and bees. These animals usually are raised to supply meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, or honey.
These farmworkers may feed, herd, brand, weigh, and load animals. They also keep records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides.
Many workers clean and maintain animal housing areas every day. On dairy farms, animal farmworkers operate milking machines.
Agricultural equipment operators use a variety of farm equipment to plow and sow seeds, as well as maintain and harvest crops. They may use tractors, fertilizer spreaders, balers, combines, threshers, and trucks. These workers also operate machines such as conveyor belts, loading machines, separators, cleaners, and dryers. Workers may make adjustments and minor repairs to equipment.
Animal breeders use their knowledge of genetics and animal science to select and breed animals that will produce offspring with desired traits and characteristics. For example, they breed chickens that lay more eggs, pigs that produce leaner meat, and sheep with more desirable wool. Other animal breeders breed and raise cats, dogs, and other household pets.
To know which animals to breed and when to breed them, animal breeders keep detailed records. Breeders note animals’ health, size, and weight, as well as the amount and quality of the product they produce. Animal breeders also track the traits of animals’ offspring.
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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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Average Length of Employment | |
Farm Rancher
8.5 years
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Farmer
5.1 years
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Farm Operator
4.5 years
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Farm Equipment Operator
3.8 years
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Farm Hand
3.2 years
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Farm Worker
3.0 years
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Farm Labour
3.0 years
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Farm Assistant
2.8 years
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Farm Helper
2.7 years
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Ranch Hand
2.7 years
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Agriculture Labour
2.4 years
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Top Careers Before Farm Labour | |
Cashier
15.1%
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Internship
8.9%
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Sales Associate
6.3%
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Machine Operator
5.7%
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Volunteer
5.1%
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Construction Labour
5.1%
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Welder
4.9%
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Farm Hand
4.8%
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Cook
4.4%
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Crew Member
4.2%
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Truck Driver
3.9%
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Assistant
3.8%
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Supervisor
3.7%
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Warehouse Worker
3.6%
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Forklift Operator
3.4%
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Manager
3.1%
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Technician
2.9%
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Waitress
2.9%
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Mechanic
2.8%
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Top Careers After Farm Labour | |
Cashier
12.7%
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Internship
6.6%
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Sales Associate
6.4%
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Welder
5.6%
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Machine Operator
5.6%
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Delivery Driver
5.3%
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Truck Driver
5.3%
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Construction Labour
5.3%
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Warehouse Worker
4.9%
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Crew Member
4.1%
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Technician
4.1%
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Forklift Operator
4.0%
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Farm Hand
3.9%
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Driver
3.9%
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Volunteer
3.8%
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Operator
3.5%
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Cook
3.3%
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Supervisor
3.1%
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Gender | |
Male 74.2% |
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Female 19.3% |
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Unknown 6.4% |
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Ethnicity | |
White 67.6% |
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Hispanic or Latino 15.3% |
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Black or African American 8.5% |
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Asian 5.4% |
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Unknown 3.2% |
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Foreign Languages Spoken | |
Spanish 82.7% |
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Portuguese 2.9% |
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German 2.9% |
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French 2.2% |
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Carrier 1.4% |
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Dakota 1.4% |
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Swedish 0.7% |
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Chinese 0.7% |
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Hawaiian 0.7% |
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Ilocano 0.7% |
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Russian 0.7% |
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Tagalog 0.7% |
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Thai 0.7% |
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Korean 0.7% |
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Wolof 0.7% |
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Schools | |
Iowa State University 8.4% |
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South Dakota State University 7.6% |
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Utah State University 6.5% |
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Bakersfield College 6.5% |
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San Joaquin Valley College 5.5% |
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Fresno City College 4.7% |
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Murray State University 4.7% |
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Kansas State University 4.7% |
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The Academy 4.7% |
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale 4.7% |
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Brigham Young University - Idaho 4.7% |
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North Dakota State University - 4.7% |
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College of the Sequoias 4.4% |
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University of Idaho 4.4% |
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University of Wisconsin - Platteville 4.0% |
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Brigham Young University 4.0% |
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Vincennes University 4.0% |
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Oklahoma State University 4.0% |
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University of Wisconsin - River Falls 4.0% |
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Fox Valley Technical College 3.6% |
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Majors | |
Business 15.5% |
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Agricultural Business 7.7% |
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Automotive Technology 7.4% |
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General Studies 7.2% |
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Criminal Justice 6.2% |
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Precision Metal Working 6.0% |
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Biology 5.1% |
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Animal Science 5.0% |
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Plant Sciences 4.7% |
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Psychology 4.3% |
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Agriculture 4.1% |
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Environmental Science 3.8% |
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Accounting 3.3% |
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Nursing 3.1% |
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Electrical Engineering Technology 2.9% |
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Education 2.9% |
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Industrial Technology 2.8% |
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Kinesiology 2.7% |
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Mechanical Engineering 2.7% |
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Liberal Arts 2.6% |
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Degrees | |
Other 36.5% |
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Bachelors 35.2% |
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Associate 14.2% |
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Certificate 7.3% |
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Masters 3.2% |
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Diploma 2.5% |
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License 0.6% |
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Doctorate 0.6% |
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