I perform physical labor and operate machinery under the supervision of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers.
Agricultural workers typically do the following:
Harvest and inspect crops by hand
Irrigate farm soil and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps
Operate and service farm machinery and tools
Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungi, and weeds
Move shrubs, plants, and trees with wheelbarrows or tractors
Feed livestock and clean and disinfect their pens, cages, yards, and hutches
Examine animals to detect symptoms of illnesses or injuries and administer vaccines to protect animals from diseases