General Farm Workers

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Plant, cultivate and harvest crops, raise livestock and poultry and maintain and repair farm equipment and buildings

Outlook

Fair

Wage

Low: $14.15
Median: $18.50
High: $28.50

Training

  • A college certificate or specialized courses related to farming, such as farm equipment mechanics, agricultural welding, tree pruning and pesticide application, are available.
  • Basic farm knowledge, usually obtained from working on a family farm, may be required for employment.

Places of Employment

Crop, livestock, fruit, vegetable and specialty farms

Regulated

No