Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts 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; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
14 tasks analyzed
Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops.
Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. | - | - | - |
| Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. | - | - | - |
| Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting. | - | - | - |
| Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers. | - | - | - |
| Set up and operate irrigation equipment. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$35,690
per year
Mean Wage
$37,850
per year
Employment
262K
workers
Wage Range
$32,260 - $46,370
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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