general farm worker

Crop Production:

Planting: Farm workers prepare the soil and plant seeds or seedlings.

Cultivation: This involves maintaining the crop by weeding, watering, and applying fertilizers or pesticides as needed.

Harvesting: Workers gather mature crops either by hand or using machinery such as harvesters.

Livestock Care:

Feeding: Animals need regular feeding, which may involve preparing feed, distributing it, and ensuring animals have access to clean water.

Shelter: Farm workers may build, maintain, and clean animal shelters or barns.

Health Care: Monitoring animal health, administering medications, vaccinations, and providing basic medical care.

Equipment Operation:

Tractors, combines, and other heavy machinery may need to be operated for tasks like plowing, planting, or harvesting.

Maintenance of machinery is also part of the job, including cleaning, oiling, and repairing equipment.

General Farm Maintenance:

Fencing: Erecting, repairing, and maintaining fences to contain livestock or protect crops.

Infrastructure: Repairing buildings, roads, and other structures on the farm.

Irrigation: Maintaining irrigation systems to ensure crops receive adequate water.

Seasonal Work:

Different seasons bring different tasks. For example, planting and tending to crops may dominate the spring and summer, while harvesting is the focus in the fall.

Seasonal tasks may also include activities like pruning trees, shearing sheep, or preparing fields for the winter.

Sales and Marketing:

Some farm workers may also be involved in selling farm products directly to consumers through farmers' markets, roadside stands, or online platforms.

Marketing tasks may include packaging produce, setting up displays, and interacting with customers.

Record Keeping and Administration:

Keeping track of inventory, expenses, and revenues.

Managing schedules, ordering supplies, and coordinating with other team members.

Specialized Roles:

• Larger farms may have specialized roles such as agronomists, veterinarians, or farm managers who oversee operations and make strategic decisions.