45-2092.00

Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop, Nursery, & Greenhouse

Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.

Career Cluster:Agriculture
Job Family:Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
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Key Tasks

  • Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.
  • 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.
  • Regulate greenhouse conditions, and indoor and outdoor irrigation systems.
  • Feel plants' leaves and note their coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease.
  • Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.
  • Provide information and advice to the public regarding the selection, purchase, and care of products.
  • Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand.
  • Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
  • Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
  • Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
  • Dig, cut, and transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees, and shrubs.
  • Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
  • Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops.
  • Record information about plants and plant growth.
  • Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.
  • Dig, rake, and screen soil, filling cold frames and hot beds in preparation for planting.
  • Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities.
  • Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
  • Move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors.
  • Tie and bunch flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees, wrap their roots, and pack them into boxes to fill orders.
  • Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping.
  • Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss, and other materials to condition soil, using wheelbarrows or carts and shovels.
  • Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures.
  • Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, water, and prune plants, shrubs, and trees, using gardening tools.

Skills

Speaking
50%
Operations Monitoring
50%
Active Listening
47%
Repairing
44%
Time Management
44%
Reading Comprehension
44%
Operation and Control
44%
Social Perceptiveness
44%
Writing
44%
Monitoring
44%
Critical Thinking
44%
Troubleshooting
41%
Active Learning
41%
Quality Control Analysis
41%
Equipment Maintenance
41%
Coordination
38%
Persuasion
38%
Systems Analysis
38%
Learning Strategies
38%
Management of Personnel Resources
35%
Equipment Selection
35%
Service Orientation
35%
Complex Problem Solving
35%
Systems Evaluation
35%
Judgment and Decision Making
35%
Instructing
31%
Negotiation
28%
Mathematics
28%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Management of Financial Resources
22%
Installation
16%
Programming
16%
Operations Analysis
13%
Technology Design
13%
Science
6%

Knowledge

Food Production
46%
Biology
46%
Mechanical
43%
Administration and Management
42%
Chemistry
41%
Mathematics
40%
English Language
38%
Production and Processing
36%
Customer and Personal Service
30%
Public Safety and Security
29%
Transportation
29%
Administrative
28%
Education and Training
28%
Engineering and Technology
28%
Economics and Accounting
27%
Personnel and Human Resources
25%
Computers and Electronics
25%
Psychology
24%
Geography
24%
Law and Government
24%
Design
24%
Sales and Marketing
23%
Building and Construction
23%
Physics
23%
Communications and Media
20%
Telecommunications
18%
Medicine and Dentistry
17%
Sociology and Anthropology
16%
Foreign Language
15%
History and Archeology
12%
Philosophy and Theology
11%
Therapy and Counseling
9%
Fine Arts
6%

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Abilities

Trunk Strength
75%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
72%
Control Precision
72%
Extent Flexibility
69%
Multilimb Coordination
69%
Manual Dexterity
69%
Static Strength
66%
Finger Dexterity
66%
Near Vision
63%
Stamina
63%
Dynamic Strength
63%
Rate Control
63%
Explosive Strength
60%
Reaction Time
56%
Oral Expression
56%
Far Vision
53%
Oral Comprehension
53%
Gross Body Coordination
53%
Speech Clarity
50%
Deductive Reasoning
50%
Problem Sensitivity
50%
Speech Recognition
50%
Gross Body Equilibrium
50%
Category Flexibility
47%
Inductive Reasoning
47%
Written Expression
47%
Visualization
44%
Information Ordering
44%
Selective Attention
44%
Response Orientation
44%
Fluency of Ideas
41%
Flexibility of Closure
41%
Spatial Orientation
41%
Written Comprehension
41%
Dynamic Flexibility
41%
Originality
41%
Depth Perception
38%
Time Sharing
38%
Wrist-Finger Speed
38%
Speed of Limb Movement
35%
Speed of Closure
35%
Perceptual Speed
35%
Visual Color Discrimination
35%
Auditory Attention
31%
Hearing Sensitivity
31%
Mathematical Reasoning
31%
Number Facility
28%
Peripheral Vision
28%
Memorization
28%
Glare Sensitivity
25%
Sound Localization
22%
Night Vision
19%

Work Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
76%
Handling and Moving Objects
72%
Getting Information
70%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
69%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
67%
Controlling Machines and Processes
65%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
64%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
64%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
62%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
62%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
60%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
58%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
58%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
58%
Training and Teaching Others
58%
Analyzing Data or Information
57%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
56%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
55%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
55%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
55%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
53%
Processing Information
53%
Thinking Creatively
52%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
51%
Documenting/Recording Information
51%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
50%
Scheduling Work and Activities
49%
Coaching and Developing Others
49%
Developing and Building Teams
48%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
47%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
47%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
46%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
44%
Assisting and Caring for Others
44%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
43%
Selling or Influencing Others
42%
Working with Computers
41%
Performing Administrative Activities
39%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
36%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
30%
Staffing Organizational Units
29%

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

91%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

86%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

74%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

72%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

71%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

69%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

69%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

65%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

65%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

64%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

62%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

61%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

58%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

57%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

56%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

53%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

51%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

51%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

51%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

51%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

49%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

48%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

48%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

48%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

47%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

46%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

46%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

45%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

45%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

43%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

40%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

40%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

40%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

38%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

35%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

35%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

35%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

35%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

31%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

31%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

30%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

30%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

29%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

24%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

22%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

21%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

21%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

19%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

16%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

15%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

14%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

13%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

10%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

9%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

9%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

9%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

7%

Education

Less than high school diploma

39%

High school diploma or equivalent

29%

Bachelor's degree

15%

Interests

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, t

100

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 hum

39

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

23

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

22

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

14

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

5

Work Styles

Dependability
77%
Perseverance
58%
Attention to Detail
52%
Integrity
38%
Stress Tolerance
37%
Cautiousness
30%
Cooperation
28%
Adaptability
27%
Optimism
25%
Initiative
24%
Achievement Orientation
23%
Self-Control
21%
Humility
20%
Self-Confidence
14%
Sincerity
13%
Intellectual Curiosity
11%
Leadership Orientation
8%

Work Values

Support
50%
Relationships
39%
Achievement
22%
Working Conditions
20%
Independence
17%
Recognition
8%

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