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Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts 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; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. |
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| Significant Points |
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(Abstract from Career Articles) |
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Agricultural Workers |
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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.
Agricultural workers usually perform their duties outdoors in all kinds of weather.
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.
The median annual wage for agricultural workers was $20,090 in May 2015.
Employment of agricultural workers is projected to decline 6 percent from 2014 to 2024. However, agricultural workers should have good job prospects overall. Still, despite international demand for crops and other agricultural products, fewer workers may be needed as agricultural establishments continue to consolidate.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for agricultural workers.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of agricultural workers with similar occupations.
Learn more about agricultural workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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| Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse |
| Support Activities for Crop Production |
226,140 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) |
14,310 |
| Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores |
12,300 |
| Beverage Manufacturing |
6,340 |
| Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers |
1,780 |
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1,420 |
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1,340 |
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1,140 |
| Health and Personal Care Stores |
950 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
910 |
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