Notes on employment for Agricultural workers

  • Duties and working conditions vary widely, from working in greenhouses, to producing crops and raising livestock outdoors, to inspecting agricultural products in plants.
  • Most workers learn through short-term on-the-job training; agricultural inspectors need work experience or a college degree in a related field.
  • Most farmworkers receive low pay and often must perform strenuous work outdoors in all kinds of weather, but many prefer to work and live in a rural area.
  • Employment is projected to grow more slowly than average.



More information on Agricultural workers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Agricultural workers occupation
Number of Agricultural workers in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Agricultural workers
Working conditions for Agricultural workers
Significant points for Agricultural workers
Training requirements for Agricultural workers



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