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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Transplant crops
+Schedule the transplanting of tomato seedlings into Field 3 with Eduardo and crew for Wednesday morning, note…
Transplant crops
+Schedule the transplanting of tomato seedlings into Field 3 with Eduardo and crew for Wednesday morning, note spacing, bed preparation completed, estimated labor hours and seedling counts, and confirm seedling hardened status before starting.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsO*NET
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Manually plant crops
+Plant the third bed with late-summer lettuce: clear weeds, double-dig the soil, mix in compost at a two-inch…
Manually plant crops
+Plant the third bed with late-summer lettuce: clear weeds, double-dig the soil, mix in compost at a two-inch layer, space seedlings twelve centimetres apart in staggered rows, water in gently, and mark the bed with planting date.
The tools that do the workBCL Landview Systems WinCropjob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record1
Clean, grade, sort, pack, and load products
+Prepare the packing and loading plan for tomorrow: list cleaned crates, grade sizes for cucumbers, assign…
Clean, grade, sort, pack, and load products
+Prepare the packing and loading plan for tomorrow: list cleaned crates, grade sizes for cucumbers, assign sorters Rosa and Jamal, number of cartons per pallet, and loading order for the refrigerated truck leaving at 07:00.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work17
Apply fertilizers and pesticides
+Apply the granular slow-release fertilizer to the vegetable beds this morning at the recommended rate,…
Apply fertilizers and pesticides
+Apply the granular slow-release fertilizer to the vegetable beds this morning at the recommended rate, spot-spray the rose border for blackspot with the approved contact fungicide, record product names and rates on the yard sheet, and recheck treated areas in three days.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSjob descriptions
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Construct trellises and repair fences
+Build two 8-foot A-frame trellises for the climbing beans using pressure-treated posts and garden twine,…
Construct trellises and repair fences
+Build two 8-foot A-frame trellises for the climbing beans using pressure-treated posts and garden twine, repair the broken section of the north picket fence with matching timber and galvanised screws, then sweep the path and photograph the finished work for the maintenance record.
The tools that do the workWeb browserjob descriptions
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Participate in irrigation activities
+Run the irrigation zones for the orchard at dawn, check emitters and pressure on zones three and five, flush…
Participate in irrigation activities
+Run the irrigation zones for the orchard at dawn, check emitters and pressure on zones three and five, flush any blocked drippers, adjust weekly run times for the new plantings, and note flow readings on the irrigation log for the supervisor.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSjob descriptions
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Carry out practical activities
+Carry out the practical tasks scheduled for today: transplant the tomato seedlings into raised beds,…
Carry out practical activities
+Carry out the practical tasks scheduled for today: transplant the tomato seedlings into raised beds, hand-weed the herb patch, stake tall perennials, and tidy the tool shed so everything is clean and ready for tomorrow’s team.
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 questions at the nursery counter and on Saturday's community call about choosing compost, potting…
Provide information and advice to the public regarding the selection, purchase, and care of products.
+Answer questions at the nursery counter and on Saturday's community call about choosing compost, potting mixes, fertilizers and tools, explain care timelines for roses, tomatoes and container herbs, and send a short care sheet to anyone who asks today.
The tools that do the workWeb browserO*NET
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Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.
+Review the supply bin, update stock counts for potting mix, peat, fertilizer and seed trays, order missing…
Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.
+Review the supply bin, update stock counts for potting mix, peat, fertilizer and seed trays, order missing items to arrive by Wednesday so spring planting isn't delayed, and note urgent tools for Tom in maintenance.
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.
+Dig, rake and screen enough loam to fill four cold frames and two hot beds, level and firm the beds, add…
Dig, rake, and screen soil, filling cold frames and hot beds in preparation for planting.
+Dig, rake and screen enough loam to fill four cold frames and two hot beds, level and firm the beds, add compost and lime where soil test showed low pH, and flag the beds ready for seedlings by Tuesday morning.
The tools that do the workO*NET
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Move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors.
+Load and move six container shrubs to the south terrace with the tractor and wheelbarrow, set them on…
Move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors.
+Load and move six container shrubs to the south terrace with the tractor and wheelbarrow, set them on supports, backfill with composted soil, water in deeply, and leave a note for Sarah about irrigation adjustments.
The tools that do the workO*NET
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Weed and thin crops
+Walk the vegetable beds this afternoon, hand-weed and thin the carrot and lettuce rows to recommended…
Weed and thin crops
+Walk the vegetable beds this afternoon, hand-weed and thin the carrot and lettuce rows to recommended spacings, remove the weeds from paths, and record any pest hotspots for next week's spray plan.
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Prune plants
+Prune the espalier apple and the overgrown climbers on the greenhouse, cut to the renewal buds, collect and…
Prune plants
+Prune the espalier apple and the overgrown climbers on the greenhouse, cut to the renewal buds, collect and burn diseased wood, and leave pruning notes and photos for Marcus before he inspects tomorrow.
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Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
+Assign the four seasonal pickers to the east beds for morning planting, show Rosa and Jamal how to set row…
Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
+Assign the four seasonal pickers to the east beds for morning planting, show Rosa and Jamal how to set row spacing and depth, inspect progress at 10:30 to reallocate help if holes fall behind, and record hours in the crew log by day’s end.
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Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
+Lay out the drip lines and sprinkler heads for the north beds to cover seedlings uniformly, demonstrate valve…
Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
+Lay out the drip lines and sprinkler heads for the north beds to cover seedlings uniformly, demonstrate valve start/stop and pressure checks to Luis, run the system for twenty minutes to check leaks, and note any repairs and run times in today’s irrigation record.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET
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Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping.
+Clear the potting bench, sweep pathways, trim overhangs along the main walkway, schedule weekday mulch top-up…
Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping.
+Clear the potting bench, sweep pathways, trim overhangs along the main walkway, schedule weekday mulch top-up for the herb border, and sign off on the maintenance checklist before leaving so the weekend crew knows outstanding tasks.
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Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.
+Pack the customer orders for Friday delivery, check each plant and bloom against the invoice, load them into…
Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.
+Pack the customer orders for Friday delivery, check each plant and bloom against the invoice, load them into the van with fragile items upright, confirm delivery addresses and ETA with Marisol, and get signatures on drop-off before returning the manifest.
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Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
+Isolate the greenhouse zones, test the heater, fan and solenoid valves while running through the control…
Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
+Isolate the greenhouse zones, test the heater, fan and solenoid valves while running through the control sequence, replace the cracked fitting on the east line, and log parts changed and next inspection date in the equipment record.
The tools that do the workBCL Landview Systems WinCropO*NET
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Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
+Walk every bench and row to check foliage, stems and bud ties, mark plants with loose ties or pests,…
Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
+Walk every bench and row to check foliage, stems and bud ties, mark plants with loose ties or pests, photograph any suspect plants, grade each block as saleable or needs attention, and add notes to today’s quality report.
The tools that do the workWeb browserO*NET
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Global positioning
+Walk the new perennial border, log global positioning for the proposed irrigation points, note plant species…
Global positioning
+Walk the new perennial border, log global positioning for the proposed irrigation points, note plant species and sunlight, then add the update to the garden maintenance calendar before Tuesday's volunteer briefing.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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