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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Make2
Transplant crops
+Transplant the tomato and pepper starts from the nursery bench into Field B on the south slope tomorrow…
Transplant crops
+Transplant the tomato and pepper starts from the nursery bench into Field B on the south slope tomorrow morning, set rows 50cm apart, firm soil around roots, irrigate each row after planting, and note any weak plants to nurse this week.
The tools that do the workBCL Landview Systems WinCropjob descriptionsO*NET
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Manually plant crops
+Mark the bed rows, loosen the soil, place seeds at the correct depth and spacing for corn, cover and firm the…
Manually plant crops
+Mark the bed rows, loosen the soil, place seeds at the correct depth and spacing for corn, cover and firm the soil, water the strip, and record row start and seed variety in the field log before noon.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSjob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record1
Clean, grade, sort, pack, and load products
+Clean, grade, sort, pack fifty crates of cucumbers in Barn 2 today: discard blemished fruit, size into…
Clean, grade, sort, pack, and load products
+Clean, grade, sort, pack fifty crates of cucumbers in Barn 2 today: discard blemished fruit, size into small/medium/large, label each crate with harvest date and lot number, stack on the pallet for the afternoon truck at 15:00.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Learning1
Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
+Walk each field block, note germination and pest issues, estimate percent emergence and vigor, photograph…
Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
+Walk each field block, note germination and pest issues, estimate percent emergence and vigor, photograph problem areas, update the crop progress log with dates and observations, and text the farm manager a concise status and any immediate recommendations.
The tools that do the workWeb browserGlobal 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.
+Organise today’s planting crew: assign Terry and Ana to seed beds A and B, give Sam the mulching and fence…
Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
+Organise today’s planting crew: assign Terry and Ana to seed beds A and B, give Sam the mulching and fence repairs, run the transplant team in the east hoop house, check back at 10:30 and reallocate if rows fall behind.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
+Set the irrigation for the nursery block: lay out main hose to beds 3–6, test each sprinkler head for even…
Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
+Set the irrigation for the nursery block: lay out main hose to beds 3–6, test each sprinkler head for even coverage, start the timer for 20 minutes at 06:00, and watch the first cycle to confirm no leaks.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET
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Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping.
+Give the cleanup team a route: sweep and disinfect the potting bench, haul away plant waste to compost, trim…
Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping.
+Give the cleanup team a route: sweep and disinfect the potting bench, haul away plant waste to compost, trim the meadow strip by the road, and check toolstation oil and blades before locking up at 16:00.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.
+Prepare today’s deliveries: pick the order for Maple planters and geranium flats, pack invoices and care…
Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.
+Prepare today’s deliveries: pick the order for Maple planters and geranium flats, pack invoices and care notes, load van in order of drop-off, call Maria to confirm two-hour delivery window and leave directions for gate code.
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Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
+Diagnose the greenhouse climate: walk each zone, note thermostat and fan faults, replace clogged filter on…
Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
+Diagnose the greenhouse climate: walk each zone, note thermostat and fan faults, replace clogged filter on the east unit, tighten leaking pipe at valve three, and log parts needed for the weekly maintenance run.
The tools that do the workBCL Landview Systems WinCropO*NET
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Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
+Inspect the morning run of stock: check all bud ties for slippage on the climbing roses, flag stems with poor…
Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
+Inspect the morning run of stock: check all bud ties for slippage on the climbing roses, flag stems with poor graft unions, note pests or discoloration, and list plants to remove or nurse for the record.
The tools that do the workFarm Works Software TracO*NET
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Apply fertilizers and pesticides
+Treat the north tomato block with 50 kg of granular balanced fertilizer spread evenly and spot-spray the…
Apply fertilizers and pesticides
+Treat the north tomato block with 50 kg of granular balanced fertilizer spread evenly and spot-spray the aphid-infested row B with the approved pesticide before noon, record batch numbers and worker initials on the field log.
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Construct trellises and repair fences
+Build three 6‑foot trellises for the cucumber row by cutting and setting pressure‑treated posts 8 feet apart,…
Construct trellises and repair fences
+Build three 6‑foot trellises for the cucumber row by cutting and setting pressure‑treated posts 8 feet apart, wire the horizontal supports, then mend the west boundary fence where deer browse was noted and log materials used.
The tools that do the workWeb browserjob descriptions
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Participate in irrigation activities
+Run the drip main to the south orchard, flush and pressure‑test each line, open valves to deliver 20 mm per…
Participate in irrigation activities
+Run the drip main to the south orchard, flush and pressure‑test each line, open valves to deliver 20 mm per hour for three hours to the pear trees at dawn, then note flow readings and any clogged emitters in the irrigation record.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSjob descriptions
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Carry out practical activities
+Walk the east fields, stake and prune weak tomato stems, transplant ten overwintered lettuces into the…
Carry out practical activities
+Walk the east fields, stake and prune weak tomato stems, transplant ten overwintered lettuces into the prepared bed, and move harvested squash to the cool room, signing off times and quantities in the daily farm log.
The tools that do the workFarm Works Software TracESCO
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Provide information and advice to the public regarding the selection, purchase, and care of products.
+Draft a clear buyer's note for the farm stand webpage explaining how to choose seeds, seedlings, and tools…
Provide information and advice to the public regarding the selection, purchase, and care of products.
+Draft a clear buyer's note for the farm stand webpage explaining how to choose seeds, seedlings, and tools for home gardeners, list care timelines and storage tips for each product, and publish it to the site by Saturday morning.
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Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.
+Update the materials ledger with current seed, fertilizer, and potting mix counts, flag items below reorder…
Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.
+Update the materials ledger with current seed, fertilizer, and potting mix counts, flag items below reorder point, and place orders so deliveries arrive before the next planting window on the 15th.
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 the nursery beds: dig and rake the topsoil, screen out stones and roots, fill three cold frames and…
Dig, rake, and screen soil, filling cold frames and hot beds in preparation for planting.
+Prepare the nursery beds: dig and rake the topsoil, screen out stones and roots, fill three cold frames and two hot beds, label them with planting dates and expected germination windows.
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Move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors.
+Move the container shrubs and young trees from the north yard to the new windbreak line, load them on the…
Move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors.
+Move the container shrubs and young trees from the north yard to the new windbreak line, load them on the trailer, position each at measured intervals, then backfill and tamp the root balls.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET
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Weed and thin crops
+Walk the east and west fields this afternoon to weed by hand and thin the carrot and lettuce beds to the…
Weed and thin crops
+Walk the east and west fields this afternoon to weed by hand and thin the carrot and lettuce beds to the target spacing, collect removed plants for compost and record the completed rows.
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Prune plants
+Prune the apple and pear trees in Orchard A to remove dead wood and open the center, collect prunings for…
Prune plants
+Prune the apple and pear trees in Orchard A to remove dead wood and open the center, collect prunings for chipping, and mark any trees needing follow-up pest inspection next week.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptions
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Global positioning
+Record today's spray and harvest runs, note field boundaries and instrument fixes, and update the global…
Global positioning
+Record today's spray and harvest runs, note field boundaries and instrument fixes, and update the global positioning entries for the north paddock and south irrigation pivots before sending the updated field map to Sarah by Friday.
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Global positioning
+Map the new cover cropping trial fields, record global positioning for each strip, note soil type and…
Global positioning
+Map the new cover cropping trial fields, record global positioning for each strip, note soil type and planting date, then update the farm's field boundary log so the contractor can match seed deliveries on Friday.
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