Vulture

Drives and operates farm machinery to plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, such as peas, lettuce, tomatoes, and lima beans: Attaches farm implements, such as plow, planter, fertilizer applicator, and harvester, to tractor and drives tractor in fields to prepare soil and plant, fertilize, and harvest crops. Thins, hoes, and weeds row crops, using hand implements. Irrigates land to provide sufficient moisture for crop growth, using irrigation method appropriate to crop or locality. May mix spray solutions and spray crops. May supervise seasonal workers and keep time records of workers. May use horse-drawn equipment to plant, cultivate, and harvest crops. May adjust and maintain farm machinery. May be identified with crop raised.

Personality Traits


Logical Thinker: You take a step-by-step approach to analyze information and solve problems.

Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.

Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.

Salary and Education


How much does a Vegetable Farmworker I make?

Nationally: $17,000 – $38,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor





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