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Provides harvest crews for farmers and directs, coordinates, and oversees crew activities, such as field hauling and threshing: Contacts crop growers to ascertain time and method of harvesting. Inspects crops and fields to estimate acreage yield and determine loading requirements, land contours, road accessibility, and distances to storage or processing area. Prepares and submits bids to farmer to obtain harvest contract. Recruits, hires and orients crewmembers. Assigns workers to tasks involved in harvesting, loading, moving, and storing crops. Prepares and submits bids to farmers to provide work crews for farming activities, such as planting, pruning, and thinning fruit trees, setting posts, and weeding field crops. May supply, tend, adjust, and repair trucks and farm machines. May transport or arrange for transportation of workers. May be required to be licensed by state and federal authorities. May prepare production records and crew payroll. May be identified with crew activity as Contractor, Broomcorn Threshing; Contractor, Field Hauling.

Personality Traits


Ready for a Challenge: You jump into new projects with initiative and drive.

Persistent: You keep pushing through, even when faced with tough obstacles.

Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.

Salary and Education


How much does a Harvest Contractor make?

Nationally: $19,000 – $57,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor


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