Farmworkers and Laborers

Plant or harvest vegetables, fruits, plants, or other crops.

Farmworkers and Laborers plant, cultivate, and harvest farm products by hand. They use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, and hoes. They may till soil or apply fertilizer; weed or prune crops; water plants or crops; or do other manual duties on farms, greenhouses, or nurseries.

Wages	$17.70 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Data not available
On the Job	Work Activities Apply chemical solutions to plants to protect against disease or insects or to enhance growth. Build agricultural structures. Capture or kill animals. Cut trees or logs. Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing. Clean equipment or facilities. Harvest agricultural products. Plant crops, trees, or other plants. Prepare land for agricultural use. Transport animals, crops, or equipment.
Career Pathways	Plant Systems
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