Occupation
Crop farm worker
Crop farm workers do the hands-on field work that gets a crop planted, tended, and harvested. Tasks change with the season and can involve long spells outdoors in heat, cold, or rain, often at pace during harvest. Much of the learning happens on the job alongside experienced workers.
Also known as: Field worker · Farmhand · Harvest worker · General farm labourer
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Part of Agriculture, animals and environment
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What the work involves
Prepare ground, plant seed or seedlings, and thin or transplant growing crops.
Irrigate, weed, prune, and apply crop treatments under the supervision of a grower or agronomist.
Operate tractors, harvesters, and attachments, and carry out daily checks before starting work.
Pick, grade, and pack produce to the size, ripeness, and quality standards a buyer has set.
Clean and store equipment, containers, and storage areas at the end of each shift.
Report pest damage, disease signs, irrigation faults, and equipment problems to a supervisor.
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How people commonly enter
Direct entry with on-the-job training, which is the most common route into the work.
A short course or ticket in equipment operation, working at height, or chemical handling before or during employment.
Seasonal or harvest work that leads into a year-round position with the same operation.
A college certificate in agriculture for workers who want to move toward supervisory roles.
Typical training: Short course or on-the-job training
Licensing: Not typically licensed
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Typical work context
- Outdoors
- Physically active
- Team based
- Shift work
- Varied work
Outdoors · Physically active · Team based · Shift work · Varied work
Related interests
- Realistic (hands-on)
- Conventional (organizing)
Realistic (hands-on) · Conventional (organizing)
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