What it pays
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Half of all Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in the U.S. earn more than $35,660 a year — the middle 80% land between $32,900 and $45,690. About 265,500 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”. (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).
$35,660typical pay / year
265,500people in this work
$45,690+top 10% earn
₹1.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Manually plant crops
+Prepare the south field for hand planting tomorrow: clear remaining stubble, mark out rows at twenty-five…
Manually plant crops
+Prepare the south field for hand planting tomorrow: clear remaining stubble, mark out rows at twenty-five centimetre spacing, lay out seedlings and hand tools, plant the first bed by noon and mark planted area on the field map.
The tools that do the workBCL Landview Systems WinCropjob descriptionsO*NET
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Transplant crops
+Transplant the greenhouse tomato seedlings into raised beds today: harden off plants for two hours, lift by…
Transplant crops
+Transplant the greenhouse tomato seedlings into raised beds today: harden off plants for two hours, lift by root ball to avoid root damage, space at forty centimetres, water in with dilute feed, and flag transplanted rows on the field map.
The tools that do the workFarm Works Software Tracjob descriptionsO*NET
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Clean, grade, sort, pack, and load products
+Clean and grade today's milk-run produce for market: wash vegetables, remove blemished items, sort into grade…
Clean, grade, sort, pack, and load products
+Clean and grade today's milk-run produce for market: wash vegetables, remove blemished items, sort into grade A and B cartons, label weights and pack dates, then load crates onto the delivery trailer and note quantities in the dispatch record.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work18
Provide information and advice to the public regarding the selection, purchase, and care of products.
+Write a clear buyer's guide for the farm shop explaining how to choose milking supplies, calf feeders, and…
Provide information and advice to the public regarding the selection, purchase, and care of products.
+Write a clear buyer's guide for the farm shop explaining how to choose milking supplies, calf feeders, and bedding, include prices, pros and cons, storage tips, and a simple checklist for first-time dairy buyers by Friday morning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.
+Update the feed, medicine, and bedding stock list, flag items below reorder point, create purchase quantities…
Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.
+Update the feed, medicine, and bedding stock list, flag items below reorder point, create purchase quantities to cover six weeks, and email the supplier list and order suggestions to Karen in procurement by Tuesday afternoon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Dig, rake, and screen soil, filling cold frames and hot beds in preparation for planting.
+Log today's soil prep work: beds dug, soil screened, and hot beds filled, note volumes of compost used and…
Dig, rake, and screen soil, filling cold frames and hot beds in preparation for planting.
+Log today's soil prep work: beds dug, soil screened, and hot beds filled, note volumes of compost used and hours spent, and produce a short schedule for next two plantings for Sam by end of day.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors.
+Record the moves of container shrubs and trees: origin, destination, tractor or wheelbarrow used, crew names,…
Move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors.
+Record the moves of container shrubs and trees: origin, destination, tractor or wheelbarrow used, crew names, and any damage, then update the yard map and send the movement log to Leo before he leaves today.
The tools that do the workWeb browserO*NET
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Weed and thin crops
+Walk each block and record areas needing weeding and thinning, note plant types and priority, estimate…
Weed and thin crops
+Walk each block and record areas needing weeding and thinning, note plant types and priority, estimate crew-hours, and hand the prioritized task list to Maria for scheduling tomorrow morning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptions
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Prune plants
+Prune the orchard rows scheduled this week, note varieties pruned, cuts made, and any diseased wood removed,…
Prune plants
+Prune the orchard rows scheduled this week, note varieties pruned, cuts made, and any diseased wood removed, then update the pruning log and send a brief report to Tom by close of business.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Apply fertilizers and pesticides
+Apply nitrogen and potash to the south paddock at first light, calibrate the sprayer to 120 litres per…
Apply fertilizers and pesticides
+Apply nitrogen and potash to the south paddock at first light, calibrate the sprayer to 120 litres per hectare, treat the ragwort patches with selective herbicide, and log the exact field, rate and weather in the spray record before noon.
The tools that do the workBCL Landview Systems WinCropjob descriptions
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Construct trellises and repair fences
+Build a three-bay trellis for the espaliered pear row using treated posts and 3.2mm wire, replace the fallen…
Construct trellises and repair fences
+Build a three-bay trellis for the espaliered pear row using treated posts and 3.2mm wire, replace the fallen boundary post on the west fence, tighten sagging wires, and record materials and labour in the farm maintenance log by Saturday evening.
The tools that do the workFarm Works Software Tracjob descriptions
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Participate in irrigation activities
+Run the irrigation set for the young fodder block at 03:00, check emitter pressure and clean the clogged…
Participate in irrigation activities
+Run the irrigation set for the young fodder block at 03:00, check emitter pressure and clean the clogged mainline filter, top up the tank if below 60 percent, and note runtime and any block repairs in the irrigation log after the cycle finishes.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSjob descriptions
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Carry out practical activities
+Carry out the morning round: inspect calves, mend the leaking drinker in pen 4, push up silage at the clamp,…
Carry out practical activities
+Carry out the morning round: inspect calves, mend the leaking drinker in pen 4, push up silage at the clamp, and collect samples from the milk bulk for the day’s quality check, then update the daily operational log with issues and actions.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCO
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Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
+Assign Caspar, Elena and Tom to planting rows 4–7 tomorrow, give Caspar supervisor duties for equipment and…
Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
+Assign Caspar, Elena and Tom to planting rows 4–7 tomorrow, give Caspar supervisor duties for equipment and breaks, start at 07:00, monitor seeding rates and soil moisture hourly, and call me immediately for any missed targets.
The tools that do the workFarm Works Software TracO*NET
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Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
+Install the main lateral and two risers on field B by noon, set run times to deliver 20mm per session, test…
Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
+Install the main lateral and two risers on field B by noon, set run times to deliver 20mm per session, test each zone for leaks while running, and report pressure readings and any blockages before finishing.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET
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Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping.
+Clear debris from the feed alley and machine shed today, trim hedges along the driveway, replenish gravel on…
Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping.
+Clear debris from the feed alley and machine shed today, trim hedges along the driveway, replenish gravel on the gate approach, and log hours and materials used so I can approve the maintenance costs.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.
+Pack the 30 potted kalanchoes and 50 bedding trays for Friday deliveries, confirm addresses and delivery…
Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.
+Pack the 30 potted kalanchoes and 50 bedding trays for Friday deliveries, confirm addresses and delivery windows with each customer, load them by heat-sensitive order, and call Claire to confirm she can accept them at 10am.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
+Replace the clogged filter on greenhouse zone C, inspect all valves and the thermostat control, run a…
Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
+Replace the clogged filter on greenhouse zone C, inspect all valves and the thermostat control, run a two-hour system test, log repairs and parts used, and warn the herd manager if climate variance exceeds two degrees.
The tools that do the workBCL Landview Systems WinCropO*NET
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Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
+Walk rows A–D at first light, check 200 bud ties for slippage or rub, pull out any weak plants, tag and…
Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
+Walk rows A–D at first light, check 200 bud ties for slippage or rub, pull out any weak plants, tag and photograph failures, and add counts to the quality log so we can decide culling by noon.
The tools that do the workWeb browserO*NET
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Global positioning
+record the field mapping into global positioning: log each paddock boundary, the new corn planting block…
Global positioning
+record the field mapping into global positioning: log each paddock boundary, the new corn planting block corners, irrigation pivot centerpoints, and the location of the broken fence post so the contractor can repair it on Wednesday.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET
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Global positioning
+Update the global positioning record for the dairy parcel: log tractor and sprayer tracks for fields A and B,…
Global positioning
+Update the global positioning record for the dairy parcel: log tractor and sprayer tracks for fields A and B, note passes for fertilizer and irrigation, record any equipment idling over thirty minutes, and save the field trace for the agronomy review on Monday.
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