Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
What is a Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse?
Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse are individuals involved in various agricultural activities that contribute to the cultivation and harvesting of crops, as well as the production and maintenance of plants in nurseries and greenhouses. These workers perform a variety of tasks such as planting, watering, weeding, pruning, and harvesting crops, as well as potting, transplanting, and caring for plants in controlled environments like greenhouses. They may work with a range of crops including vegetables, fruits, flowers, and ornamental plants, depending on the type of farm or nursery they are employed at. This career path is essential for ensuring food supply and maintaining the health of plants, and it often requires knowledge of different plant species, growth cycles, and the use of farming equipment. Farmworkers and laborers typically work outdoors in various weather conditions and may engage in physically demanding tasks that require endurance and strength.
Tasks
- Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs.
- Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
- Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops.
- Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them.
- Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.
Technology Skills
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Electronic mail software
- IBM Lotus Notes
- Microsoft Outlook
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Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
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Data base user interface and query software
- BCL Landview Systems WinCrop
- Farm Works Software Trac
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Mobile location based services software
- Global positioning system GPS software
Tools Used
- Secateurs or pruning shears
- Utility knives
- Greenhouse ventilation equipment
- Broadcast spreaders
- Saws
Knowledge
Skills
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Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Abilities
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Trunk Strength
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Less than high school diploma
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Bachelor's degree
Work Activities
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Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Detailed Work Activities
- Transport animals, crops, or equipment.
- Sell agricultural products.
- Maintain operational records.
- Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.
- Harvest agricultural products.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$30590.0 - $44010.0
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.