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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Care2
Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
+Send a weekly crop-progress note to Miguel Ramos and the three field managers summarising stand counts, pest…
Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
+Send a weekly crop-progress note to Miguel Ramos and the three field managers summarising stand counts, pest observations, and irrigation status for Block B and Block D, attach current photos, and ask for any immediate actions by Thursday noon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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Transplant crops
+Transplant the tomato seedlings from the nursery trays into Row 4, record plant spacing and counts, note any…
Transplant crops
+Transplant the tomato seedlings from the nursery trays into Row 4, record plant spacing and counts, note any weaklings removed, and update the transplant log at the end of the shift.
The tools that do the workFarm Works Software Tracjob descriptionsO*NET
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Make2
Clean, grade, sort, pack, and load products
+Clean, grade, and pack this morning’s harvest of green beans to farm pack standards, label crates with lot…
Clean, grade, sort, pack, and load products
+Clean, grade, and pack this morning’s harvest of green beans to farm pack standards, label crates with lot and pack date, and load truck 7 for the 2pm pickup while recording weights in the produce log.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Manually plant crops
+Plant the eastern soybean strip using hand dibbling: mark rows at 75 centimetre spacing, place two seeds per…
Manually plant crops
+Plant the eastern soybean strip using hand dibbling: mark rows at 75 centimetre spacing, place two seeds per station at 3 cm depth, backfill, firm the soil and flag the completed rows so the crew can follow for irrigation setup.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work18
Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
+Assign the seasonal crew to beds A through F for tomorrow, give Maria and Jose charge of transplanting rows…
Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
+Assign the seasonal crew to beds A through F for tomorrow, give Maria and Jose charge of transplanting rows 1–4 at first light, rotate breaks so planting stays on schedule, and check each worker’s pockets for tools before they leave.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
+Lay out the drip lines and set pump run times for the east field, train Daniel on coupling the risers and…
Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
+Lay out the drip lines and set pump run times for the east field, train Daniel on coupling the risers and flushing lines, start irrigation at 0500, watch the pressure gauges for 20 minutes and note any leaks or clogs.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET
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Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping.
+Clear the packing shed and greenhouse paths of debris, schedule Jose to edge the gravel lanes at noon,…
Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping.
+Clear the packing shed and greenhouse paths of debris, schedule Jose to edge the gravel lanes at noon, sharpen the hedge clippers, and walk the perimeter to repair any broken fencing before the weekend market.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.
+Pack the order for Bloom Street Market, load the van with flats stacked to avoid crushing, deliver to 9 Bloom…
Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.
+Pack the order for Bloom Street Market, load the van with flats stacked to avoid crushing, deliver to 9 Bloom Street at 0900, collect payment or confirm invoice numbers, and return any unsold stock to cold storage.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
+Diagnose the greenhouse evaporative cooler and replace the malfunctioning fan belt, test the thermostat…
Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
+Diagnose the greenhouse evaporative cooler and replace the malfunctioning fan belt, test the thermostat cycles for two hours, tighten leaking irrigation fittings, and log parts used and hours spent for the foreman’s repair records.
The tools that do the workFarm Works Software TracO*NET
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Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
+Inspect rows C and D for bud tie integrity, flag any stems with brittle ties, re-tie weak plants using soft…
Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
+Inspect rows C and D for bud tie integrity, flag any stems with brittle ties, re-tie weak plants using soft tape, grade the flagged plants as A or B for harvest, and note recurring issues in the quality log.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Apply fertilizers and pesticides
+Apply the scheduled fertilizer and pesticide mix to the north tomato block today, following the label rates,…
Apply fertilizers and pesticides
+Apply the scheduled fertilizer and pesticide mix to the north tomato block today, following the label rates, note which rows got treated and any crop stress, and leave a stamped log with Ana in the chemical cabinet by 4pm.
The tools that do the workBCL Landview Systems WinCropjob descriptions
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Construct trellises and repair fences
+Build the new trellis line along Field C using treated posts and two wire runs, fix the broken fence at the…
Construct trellises and repair fences
+Build the new trellis line along Field C using treated posts and two wire runs, fix the broken fence at the east gate, inventory spare posts and wire, and tell Miguel if we need more before Friday.
The tools that do the workWeb browserjob descriptions
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Participate in irrigation activities
+Run the irrigation cycle for Orchard B at 6am, check emitters along the south row for blockages, record flow…
Participate in irrigation activities
+Run the irrigation cycle for Orchard B at 6am, check emitters along the south row for blockages, record flow readings and any leaks, and update Rosa on adjustments needed for tomorrow's schedule.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSjob descriptions
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Carry out practical activities
+Carry out the day's practical tasks: transplant 200 seedlings into Bed 4, stake and water them, remove weeds…
Carry out practical activities
+Carry out the day's practical tasks: transplant 200 seedlings into Bed 4, stake and water them, remove weeds from Bed 2, and leave a short note on completed tasks and remaining issues for the morning crew.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCO
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Provide information and advice to the public regarding the selection, purchase, and care of products.
+Answer calls and messages from the public about choosing, buying, and caring for our plants; explain…
Provide information and advice to the public regarding the selection, purchase, and care of products.
+Answer calls and messages from the public about choosing, buying, and caring for our plants; explain differences between varieties, recommend tools and soil mixes, and schedule a hands-on walk of the nursery this Friday afternoon.
The tools that do the workWeb browserO*NET
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Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.
+Check current stock counts and last purchase dates, list items low under reorder threshold, approve…
Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.
+Check current stock counts and last purchase dates, list items low under reorder threshold, approve quantities and submit an order to our supplier to arrive before the next planting block next Tuesday.
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.
+Prepare soil mixes, dig and rake to remove stones and roots, screen six cubic feet of loam and compost, then…
Dig, rake, and screen soil, filling cold frames and hot beds in preparation for planting.
+Prepare soil mixes, dig and rake to remove stones and roots, screen six cubic feet of loam and compost, then fill cold frames and two hot beds so seedlings go in by Monday morning.
The tools that do the workO*NET
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Move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors.
+Move twenty container shrubs from nursery rows to the west field using the wheelbarrow and tractor trailer,…
Move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors.
+Move twenty container shrubs from nursery rows to the west field using the wheelbarrow and tractor trailer, place them at the marked planting sites, and leave root balls facing the sun for Tuesday's planting crew.
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Weed and thin crops
+Walk the south and east crop beds this morning, pull weeds by hand and with hoes, thin seedlings to the…
Weed and thin crops
+Walk the south and east crop beds this morning, pull weeds by hand and with hoes, thin seedlings to the spacing plan so final counts match the planting map, and record any pest damage on the crop log.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Prune plants
+Prune the apple and pear espalier rows to the winter framework today, remove inward and crossing growth, tie…
Prune plants
+Prune the apple and pear espalier rows to the winter framework today, remove inward and crossing growth, tie remaining shoots to the wires, and mark trees needing dormancy spray on the maintenance sheet.
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Global positioning
+enter the row markers into global positioning after today's transplant shift: note start and end coordinates…
Global positioning
+enter the row markers into global positioning after today's transplant shift: note start and end coordinates for each row, where seedlings dropped below acceptable counts, and the location of the toolbox left at the south gate so crew lead can retrieve it before sundown.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET
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Global positioning
+Add today's global positioning traces for planting crew two: upload start and finish coordinates for each…
Global positioning
+Add today's global positioning traces for planting crew two: upload start and finish coordinates for each bed, mark areas missed or replanted, note crew member initials and hours worked, and attach the trace file to payroll and supervisor Rosa's daily report.
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