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Agri-business specific - General Farm Worker
Industry: Manufacturing
Area: Agri-business
Apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizer to crops and livestock; plant, maintain, and harvest food crops; and tend livestock and poultry. Repair farm buildings and fences. Duties may include: operating milking machines and other dairy processing equipment; supervising seasonal help; irrigating crops; and hau livestock products to market.
Work Settings
Primarily outdoors. Work is done during daytime hours; peak periods with increased hours.
Education
These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.
Job Outlook
Much slower than average (negative growth)
Salary
$7.60 per hour; $15,800 annually