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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Move1
Load animals onto trucks or enclosures
+Load the three small bovines and four cull hogs into the north livestock trailer for transport to the…
Load animals onto trucks or enclosures
+Load the three small bovines and four cull hogs into the north livestock trailer for transport to the rendering facility, checking gates, securing ramps, enforcing biosecurity boot change at the chute, and confirm each animal is sane and non-injured before departure at 09:00 tomorrow.
The tools that do the workWeb browserjob descriptionsO*NET
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Care3
Weigh and catch animals
+Weigh and catch the two downer sheep and three feeder steers at the east handling pen, record each liveweight…
Weigh and catch animals
+Weigh and catch the two downer sheep and three feeder steers at the east handling pen, record each liveweight and tag number, note any lameness or wounds, and move them to the holding stall for immediate treatment or dispatch by 15:30 today.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Administer medications or vaccinations
+Administer clostridial vaccine and dewormer to the replacement kids in stall B, confirm doses by weight,…
Administer medications or vaccinations
+Administer clostridial vaccine and dewormer to the replacement kids in stall B, confirm doses by weight, restrain safely, record batch numbers and staff initials, and monitor for adverse reaction for thirty minutes after treatment.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsO*NET
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Clean and maintain animal housing areas
+Pressure-wash and disinfect the sow farrowing room, replace soiled bedding, inspect gutters and drainage for…
Clean and maintain animal housing areas
+Pressure-wash and disinfect the sow farrowing room, replace soiled bedding, inspect gutters and drainage for blockages, log cleaning chemicals and concentrations used, and schedule the next deep-clean two weeks from today.
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Make1
Identify animals for ownership or grading
+Identify and grade the three incoming steers against load manifest A12, confirm ownership by matching ear…
Identify animals for ownership or grading
+Identify and grade the three incoming steers against load manifest A12, confirm ownership by matching ear tags to invoice numbers, record grade and weight class on the manifest, and flag any disputes to procurement by noon.
The tools that do the workLancaster DHIA PCDARTjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work15
Collect eggs in hatcheries
+Collect all eggs from hatchery rooms A and B this morning, record counts and any cracked shells, wash hands…
Collect eggs in hatcheries
+Collect all eggs from hatchery rooms A and B this morning, record counts and any cracked shells, wash hands and boots between rooms, drop the tally sheet and damaged-egg photos into the hatchery log and text Jacob if total deviates more than 5 percent from yesterday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Control and operate farm equipment
+Start the feed truck, inspect PTO and hydraulic lines, run the egg conveyor and grader at low speed for ten…
Control and operate farm equipment
+Start the feed truck, inspect PTO and hydraulic lines, run the egg conveyor and grader at low speed for ten minutes, note any vibration or oil leaks on the equipment checklist, then sign off and phone maintenance if anything fails.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptions
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Supervise hygiene procedures in agricultural settings
+Walk the hatchery, confirm staff follow handwashing, boot disinfection, and clothing-change stops at entry…
Supervise hygiene procedures in agricultural settings
+Walk the hatchery, confirm staff follow handwashing, boot disinfection, and clothing-change stops at entry points, correct any lapses on the spot, log each compliance check on the daily sanitation sheet and escalate repeat breaches to Lynn.
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Agricultural business management
+Compile this quarter’s hatchery income and feed costs, forecast next quarter margins at current egg prices,…
Agricultural business management
+Compile this quarter’s hatchery income and feed costs, forecast next quarter margins at current egg prices, attach supplier invoices and delivery notes, then send the report to Carla and the board before Monday’s meeting.
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Environmental policy
+Review the farm’s manure runoff plan against county rules, note any noncompliant drains or buffer gaps,…
Environmental policy
+Review the farm’s manure runoff plan against county rules, note any noncompliant drains or buffer gaps, sketch required riparian fixes, then email the findings and suggested fixes to the environmental officer with a two-week remediation deadline.
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Market farm products
+Prepare product listings and wholesale price sheets for the farmers’ market: include carton sizes, seasonal…
Market farm products
+Prepare product listings and wholesale price sheets for the farmers’ market: include carton sizes, seasonal availability, and cold-storage hold times, export as a printable price sheet and email Rachel and the market manager for confirmation by Thursday.
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Feed and water livestock
+Feed and water the sow herd before dawn, rotate troughs and top up the calf buckets so every animal has clean…
Feed and water livestock
+Feed and water the sow herd before dawn, rotate troughs and top up the calf buckets so every animal has clean water and the med‑feed mixed to label concentration, note shortages and report barn hygiene issues to Maria by noon.
The tools that do the workFarm Works Software Tracjob descriptionsO*NET
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Assist in birth deliveries
+Stand ready at the birthing stall tonight, preheat lamps, lay sterile towels, have oxytocin and the…
Assist in birth deliveries
+Stand ready at the birthing stall tonight, preheat lamps, lay sterile towels, have oxytocin and the assisted‑birth kit to hand, call the vet if the second stage exceeds 90 minutes and record delivery notes for Luke immediately after.
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Protect herds from predators, using trained dogs.
+Walk the perimeter with the guardian dogs at first light, check fence lines and scent markers, remove carcass…
Protect herds from predators, using trained dogs.
+Walk the perimeter with the guardian dogs at first light, check fence lines and scent markers, remove carcass attractants, intervene to drive off any predator using voice and recall commands, and log any predation signs to the flock file before midday.
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Groom, clip, trim, or castrate animals, dock ears and tails, or shear coats to collect hair.
+Schedule the trimming and shearing session for Friday morning, set up sterile clippers and restraint stocks,…
Groom, clip, trim, or castrate animals, dock ears and tails, or shear coats to collect hair.
+Schedule the trimming and shearing session for Friday morning, set up sterile clippers and restraint stocks, perform castration and ear docking only with analgesia and record treatments and temperatures, then update animal health notes for Rosas.
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Maintain records on animals
+Walk the pens after chores, verify ear tags and update the herd list with births, deaths, weight and…
Maintain records on animals
+Walk the pens after chores, verify ear tags and update the herd list with births, deaths, weight and medication entries, reconcile with the feed and vaccination schedules and send the weekly animal report to farm management by 3pm.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Shear wool from sheep
+Shear the Shropshire flock in the morning, skive each fleece to avoid second cuts, sort and grade fleeces…
Shear wool from sheep
+Shear the Shropshire flock in the morning, skive each fleece to avoid second cuts, sort and grade fleeces into skirted sacks, weigh and label sacks with farm batch number, then deliver the lot list to the coop before end of day.
The tools that do the workBCL Landview Systems WinCropjob descriptions
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Operate farm equipment
+Operate the skid loader, feed mixer and tractor for morning carcass collection and rendering pit transfer,…
Operate farm equipment
+Operate the skid loader, feed mixer and tractor for morning carcass collection and rendering pit transfer, follow the hygiene checklist, log equipment hours and fuel used, and notify Sam in maintenance if any seals leak before noon.
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Present the farm facilities
+Walk the receiving barn, processing room and visitor route with Jenna from sales at 10:00, point out…
Present the farm facilities
+Walk the receiving barn, processing room and visitor route with Jenna from sales at 10:00, point out biosecurity stations, emergency exits, and the loading dock, hand her the cleaned facility factsheet and agree a follow-up tour for buyers next Thursday.
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Pollution prevention
+Inspect the rendering site and surrounding drainage at first light, follow the spill-prevention checklist,…
Pollution prevention
+Inspect the rendering site and surrounding drainage at first light, follow the spill-prevention checklist, remove any leachate into the containment tank, record observations and corrective actions, and email the environmental officer a signed incident summary by 5pm.
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