What it pays
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Half of all Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in the U.S. earn more than $36,670 a year — the middle 80% land between $27,360 and $54,080. About 32,810 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers earn about ₹13,145 a month on average — around ₹1.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$36,670typical pay / year
32,810people in this work
$54,080+top 10% earn
₹1.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Care4
Feed and water livestock
+Feed the Holsteins in pen B with the morning TMR, top up fresh water troughs by 8:00, note any refused feed…
Feed and water livestock
+Feed the Holsteins in pen B with the morning TMR, top up fresh water troughs by 8:00, note any refused feed or dirty water, and call Jake if more silage is needed before afternoon mixing.
The tools that do the workValley Agricultural Software DairyCOMP 305job descriptionsO*NET
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Administer medications or vaccinations
+Administer the clostridial vaccine to the spring-born heifers at 09:30, confirm each ID, use sterile…
Administer medications or vaccinations
+Administer the clostridial vaccine to the spring-born heifers at 09:30, confirm each ID, use sterile technique, log lot and expiry numbers, and tell Dr. Patel immediately if any animal shows an adverse reaction.
The tools that do the workBCL Landview Systems WinCropjob descriptionsO*NET
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Clean and maintain animal housing areas
+Clean the dry cow housing: remove manure, replace bedding in stalls, hose down feeding alleys, check…
Clean and maintain animal housing areas
+Clean the dry cow housing: remove manure, replace bedding in stalls, hose down feeding alleys, check ventilation fans, and report any damaged gates or blocked drains to maintenance by 3pm.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsO*NET
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Identify animals for ownership or grading
+Identify and tag eight freshly arrived heifers for ownership and grading, compare ear tags to the shipment…
Identify animals for ownership or grading
+Identify and tag eight freshly arrived heifers for ownership and grading, compare ear tags to the shipment manifest, note breed and condition scores, photograph any ambiguous markings, and file the records in the herd register.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Move2
Load animals onto trucks or enclosures
+Load the twenty heifers for transport to County Fair into the center trailer using the portable loading ramp,…
Load animals onto trucks or enclosures
+Load the twenty heifers for transport to County Fair into the center trailer using the portable loading ramp, secure gates as I move them, work with Mara to calm the lead animal, and text Logan when the last gate is locked.
The tools that do the workFarm Works Software Tracjob descriptionsO*NET
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Weigh and catch animals
+Weigh the three sick calves on the yard scale, get one helper to catch and hold each, record weights and any…
Weigh and catch animals
+Weigh the three sick calves on the yard scale, get one helper to catch and hold each, record weights and any wounds, mark any needing follow-up, and put the weight entries into the calf health book before noon.
The tools that do the workLancaster DHIA PCDARTjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work14
Assist in birth deliveries
+Assist during a difficult heifer calving on north lot: stay sterile, monitor dam and calf vitals,…
Assist in birth deliveries
+Assist during a difficult heifer calving on north lot: stay sterile, monitor dam and calf vitals, hand-deliver only if vet calls, tie off umbilicus, record time and any interventions in the herd book, and notify Anna by text if complications arise before noon.
The tools that do the workLancaster DHIA PCDARTjob descriptionsO*NET
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Protect herds from predators, using trained dogs.
+Walk the hillside perimeter at first light with the guardian dogs, check fences and fladry, call the dogs off…
Protect herds from predators, using trained dogs.
+Walk the hillside perimeter at first light with the guardian dogs, check fences and fladry, call the dogs off livestock to drive a suspicious coyote toward the woods, log any predator sightings in the incident sheet, and brief Mark at 07:30 on changes to patrol routes.
The tools that do the workFarm Works Software TracO*NET
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Groom, clip, trim, or castrate animals, dock ears and tails, or shear coats to collect hair.
+Restrain and sedate the steer for castration, follow the analgesia and hygiene checklist, perform the…
Groom, clip, trim, or castrate animals, dock ears and tails, or shear coats to collect hair.
+Restrain and sedate the steer for castration, follow the analgesia and hygiene checklist, perform the procedure with sterile instruments, tag the record with procedure code, monitor recovery for two hours, and update the animal file with complications or medication given.
The tools that do the workValley Agricultural Software DairyCOMP 305O*NET
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Maintain records on animals
+Update the herd ledger after today’s health checks: enter each cow’s ID, vaccinations, mastitis scores, milk…
Maintain records on animals
+Update the herd ledger after today’s health checks: enter each cow’s ID, vaccinations, mastitis scores, milk yield change, and any movement to isolation, then generate a printable daily summary for the vet before 15:00.
The tools that do the workLancaster DHIA PCDARTMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Shear wool from sheep
+Shear the small flock on paddock three, follow the shearing safety checklist, weigh and bag fleece by sheep…
Shear wool from sheep
+Shear the small flock on paddock three, follow the shearing safety checklist, weigh and bag fleece by sheep tag, note any skin lesions or lice treatments on the animal record, and drop the weighed bales at the wool shed by 14:00.
The tools that do the workBCL Landview Systems WinCropjob descriptions
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Collect eggs in hatcheries
+Collect day-old eggs from the brooder room, candling and discarding cracked shells, mark batches with hatch…
Collect eggs in hatcheries
+Collect day-old eggs from the brooder room, candling and discarding cracked shells, mark batches with hatch date and setter tray number, record counts and fertility notes, then deliver labeled trays to the incubator room supervisor by 09:00.
The tools that do the workWeb browserjob descriptions
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Present the farm facilities
+Walk Priya from procurement and County Ag Officer Mark around the milking parlor, calf pens, feed store and…
Present the farm facilities
+Walk Priya from procurement and County Ag Officer Mark around the milking parlor, calf pens, feed store and manure storage at 10am Thursday, answer their questions, hand them the site map and a one‑page checklist of equipment, and record any follow‑up actions.
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Pollution prevention
+Draft and circulate a short pollution prevention plan to the farm team by Tuesday: list manure storage…
Pollution prevention
+Draft and circulate a short pollution prevention plan to the farm team by Tuesday: list manure storage checks, spill response steps, weekly equipment washdown routine, responsibilities for John and Maria, and a weekend contact for drains and runoff monitoring.
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Control and operate farm equipment
+Start the day by checking tractors, milking unit vacuum pumps, and the feed mixer for leaks or abnormal…
Control and operate farm equipment
+Start the day by checking tractors, milking unit vacuum pumps, and the feed mixer for leaks or abnormal noises, log any faults with time and odometer, tag critical repairs for Tom the mechanic before afternoon shift change.
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Supervise hygiene procedures in agricultural settings
+Walk the parlor and holding pens with Emily at 7:00, inspect udders, teat dips, and boot hygiene stations,…
Supervise hygiene procedures in agricultural settings
+Walk the parlor and holding pens with Emily at 7:00, inspect udders, teat dips, and boot hygiene stations, note noncompliance and schedule retraining with the milking crew if more than two breaches are found.
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Agricultural business management
+Compile this month's milk yield, feed cost, and vet bills, compare to last quarter and highlight where…
Agricultural business management
+Compile this month's milk yield, feed cost, and vet bills, compare to last quarter and highlight where margins dropped by over five percent, then propose one feed or labor change to present at Friday's management meeting.
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Environmental policy
+Review the site manure management plan against last month's rainfall events, mark any fields at risk of…
Environmental policy
+Review the site manure management plan against last month's rainfall events, mark any fields at risk of runoff and prepare an action note for the environmental officer with recommendations to delay spreading this week.
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Market farm products
+List this week's cream and cheese orders by buyer, confirm pickup or delivery slots with the bakery and the…
Market farm products
+List this week's cream and cheese orders by buyer, confirm pickup or delivery slots with the bakery and the farmers market stall, and flag any shortfalls so Sarah can top up stock before Saturday market.
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Operate farm equipment
+Before morning rounds, check baler PTO, loader hydraulics and tractor brakes, remove any debris, note tyre…
Operate farm equipment
+Before morning rounds, check baler PTO, loader hydraulics and tractor brakes, remove any debris, note tyre pressures and report any safety-defect that would stop work until fixed, and brief the relief operator at noon.
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