Agricultural workers maintain crops and tend livestock. They perform physical labor and operate machinery under the supervision of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers. This category includes all agricultural workers not included in other categories.
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- All Other Agricultural Workers
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
What do they typically do
- Move shrubs, plants, and trees with wheelbarrows or tractors
- Harvest and inspect crops by hand
- Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures
- Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungi, and weeds
- Examine animals to detect symptoms of illnesses or injuries and administer vaccines to protect animals from diseases
- Irrigate farm soil and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps
- Feed livestock and clean and disinfect their pens, cages, yards, and hutches
- Operate and service farm machinery and tools
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.2%
Job Openings 52
Education & Training
- Education Some may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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