[Core] [57% incumbents] Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
  DWAs: Pay charges, fees, or taxes.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
  DWAs: Allocate physical resources within organizations.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
  DWAs: Coordinate personnel recruitment activities. | Administer personnel recruitment or hiring activities.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Supervise the work of contracted employees.
  DWAs: Supervise employees.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Furnish tools for employee use.
  DWAs: Allocate physical resources within organizations.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
  DWAs: Coordinate logistics or other business operations.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
  DWAs: Supervise employees.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Foreign Language (imp:3.53 lvl:3.75) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Food Production (imp:3.48 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Mathematics (imp:3.48 lvl:3.47) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.43 lvl:4.19) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Production and Processing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.67) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Law and Government (imp:3.17 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.98 lvl:3.58) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administration and Management (imp:2.83 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  English Language (imp:2.78 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.76 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.73 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Mechanical (imp:2.68 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Education and Training (imp:2.63 lvl:3.35) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.53 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:2.49 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Telecommunications (imp:2.46 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:2.36 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Communications and Media (imp:2.31 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.27 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Psychology (imp:1.89 lvl:1.96) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.89 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Geography (imp:1.85) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Biology (imp:1.65) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.59) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Chemistry (imp:1.49) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.47 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Design (imp:1.23) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.22) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:1.21) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Fine Arts (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Selective Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Rate Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Response Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Visualization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Sound Localization (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.67 lvl:3.18) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.52 lvl:2.94) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.41 lvl:2.04) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.41 lvl:2.33) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.27 lvl:2.83) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.22 lvl:2.85) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.17 lvl:3.55) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.02 lvl:2.92) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.89 lvl:2.93) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.88 lvl:2.77) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:2.87 lvl:2.25) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.81 lvl:2.91) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Processing Information (imp:2.80 lvl:2.77) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.80 lvl:2.97) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.77 lvl:2.80) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.76 lvl:2.62) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.76 lvl:2.46) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Getting Information (imp:2.69 lvl:2.37) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.67 lvl:2.78) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:2.65 lvl:2.69) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.56 lvl:2.86) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.55 lvl:2.26) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.54 lvl:1.97) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Working with Computers (imp:2.54 lvl:2.41) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.45 lvl:2.39) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.38 lvl:2.42) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.29 lvl:1.85) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.28) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.27 lvl:1.99) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.26 lvl:1.82) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.20 lvl:1.57) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.13 lvl:2.62) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.89) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:1.82 lvl:1.13) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:1.78) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.75) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.73) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Thinking Creatively (imp:1.72) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.30) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.03) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.46) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.58) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.55) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.50) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.40) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.38) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.29) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Empathy (imp:1.19) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:1.15) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.08) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Sincerity (imp:1.02) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:1.01) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.99) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cautiousness (imp:0.57) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.15) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.14) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.04) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Persuasion (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Technology Design (imp:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 310
  annual_median    : $58,460
  annual_pct10     : $30,930
  annual_pct25     : $35,720
  annual_pct75     : $79,590
  annual_pct90     : $84,050
  annual_mean      : $58,470
  hourly_median    : $28.11

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($85,710)
  lowest_state     : Minnesota ($50,730)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.690x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (3 total) ---
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:      270  median: $  59,790

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (1 total) ---
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:      270  median: $  59,790

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
The Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act (FLCRA) — P.L. 88-582 (September 7, 1964, as amended) — regulated the activities of farm labor contractors, that is, agents who recruit and are otherwise engaged in the transport, housing, and employment of migratory agricultural workers. Under FLCRA, farm labor contractors were required to secure certification through the United States Department of Labor.
Strengthened by amendment in 1974, the Act became a target of growing criticism and, in 1983, was repealed and replaced with the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act (P.L. 97-470).


== Amendment to 1963 Act ==
U.S. Congressional amendment to the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act of 1963.


== References ==
 This article incorporates public domain material from Jasper Womach. Report for Congress: Agriculture: A Glossary of Terms, Programs, and Laws, 2005 Edition (PDF). Congressional Research Service.


== External links ==
Peters, Gerhard; Woolley, John T. "Lyndon B. Johnson: "Annual Message to the Congress: The Manpower Report of the President.," March 5, 1965". The American Presidency Project. University of California - Santa Barbara.
Peters, Gerhard; Woolley, John T. "Gerald R. Ford: "Veto of Farm Labor Contractor Registration Legislation Containing Personnel Reclassification Rider.," October 29, 1974". The American Presidency Project. University of California - Santa Barbara.
Peters, Gerhard; Woolley, John T. "Gerald R. Ford: "Statement on Signing the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act Amendments of 1974.," December 9, 1974". The American Presidency Project. University of California - Santa Barbara.

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Labor trafficking in the United States (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_trafficking_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q23808464
  Extract: Labor trafficking in the United States is a form of human trafficking where victims are made to perform a task through force, fraud or coercion as it occurs in the United States. Labor trafficking is typically distinguished from sex trafficking, where the task is sexual in nature. People may be vict

  Title: Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (similarity: 0.5926)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Labor_Standards_Act_of_1938
  QID: Q3064514
  Extract: The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 29 U.S.C. § 203 (FLSA) is a United States labor law that creates the right to a minimum wage, and "time-and-a-half" overtime pay when people work over forty hours a week. It also prohibits employment of minors in "oppressive child labor". It applies to employees 

  Title: Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act of 1983 (similarity: 0.3023)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migrant_and_Seasonal_Agricultural_Workers_Protection_Act_of_1983
  QID: Q6844308
  Extract: The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, codified at 29 U.S.C. §§ 1801-1872, is the main federal law that protects farm workers in the United States and repealed and replaced the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act.

  Title: Bill Monning (similarity: 0.1765)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Monning
  QID: Q4910221
  Extract: William Wheeler Monning is an American politician who was elected to the California State Senate in 2012. A Democrat, he served in the 17th Senate District which encompasses the Central Coast. Monning was reelected to the Senate in 2016 for a second and final term ending in November, 2020. Education

  Title: Camarillo, California (similarity: 0.3721)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camarillo%2C_California
  QID: Q846040
  Extract: Camarillo is a city in Ventura County, California, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 70,741, an increase of 5,540 from the 65,201 counted in the 2010 Census. Camarillo is named for brothers Juan Camarillo, Jr. and Adolfo Camarillo, prominent Californios who owned

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence supported by detailed O*NET data, clear regulatory framework from Wikipedia, and specific wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025. The occupation has well-defined tasks and requirements despite small employment numbers.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T13:14:04.808913+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,517
tokens_output        : 4,319
cost_usd             : $0.046359
wikipedia_used       : True
wikipedia_title      : Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act
wikipedia_note       : The Wikipedia match provides regulatory context, confirming that farm labor contractors are specifically regulated agents who recruit, transport, house, and employ migratory agricultural workers under Department of Labor certification requirements.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Farm Labor Contractors coordinate and manage temporary agricultural workers by recruiting, hiring, transporting, and supervising seasonal laborers for farming operations. They serve as intermediaries between farms and workers, often providing essential services like housing, meals, and transportation to work sites. These contractors must navigate complex labor regulations while ensuring compliance with wage and safety standards for agricultural workers.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Farm Labor Contractors spend their time recruiting workers through various channels and managing payroll for contracted employees. They coordinate transportation to get workers to appropriate farm sites and supervise work activities to ensure productivity and safety standards. Daily tasks include providing essential resources like tools, food, and sanitation facilities to workers. They frequently communicate with both farm owners and laborers, often requiring bilingual skills given the foreign language knowledge requirements. Administrative duties involve maintaining records, processing wages, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as evidenced by the high Enterprise and Realistic RIASEC profile scores. They demonstrate exceptional verbal communication abilities and can effectively manage diverse groups of people across language barriers. Successful contractors show high stress tolerance and dependability, crucial for managing seasonal workforce fluctuations and tight agricultural deadlines. They combine practical problem-solving skills with business acumen, able to coordinate logistics while maintaining regulatory compliance and worker welfare.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into farm labor contracting typically requires minimal formal education, with 48% holding less than a high school diploma according to education distribution data. Most contractors gain experience through agricultural work or supervisory roles in farming operations. Knowledge of agricultural production processes and personnel management develops through hands-on experience rather than formal training. Bilingual capabilities, particularly Spanish proficiency, significantly enhance employment prospects given the foreign language knowledge requirements.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Farm Labor Contractors often advance to larger-scale operations or transition into broader agricultural management roles. The transferable skills in personnel management and coordination open pathways to supervisory positions in related industries like landscaping or material handling. Some contractors establish their own agricultural service businesses or move into farm ownership and management. The role can also lead to positions in agricultural inspection or compliance roles within government agencies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Employment is highly concentrated with only 310 positions nationally according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, making this a niche occupation. The median annual wage of $58,460 ranges from $30,930 to $84,050, with significant geographic variation from Minnesota's $50,730 to California's $85,710. California dominates employment opportunities due to its large-scale agricultural operations. The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector employs 270 of the 310 total positions. Job security depends heavily on seasonal agricultural cycles and immigration policy changes affecting the migrant worker population.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Farm Labor Contractors face low automation risk due to the human-centered nature of their work activities. The role's emphasis on evaluating compliance with standards, establishing interpersonal relationships, and managing personnel resources requires human judgment and communication skills that cannot be easily automated. While digital tools may streamline administrative tasks and record-keeping, the core functions of worker recruitment, supervision, and welfare management remain fundamentally human-dependent activities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (45-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share supervision of agricultural workers and require personnel management and coordination skills.
    data: Management of Personnel Resources skill overlap
    data: Agricultural supervision context
  [knowledge_overlap] Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (11-9013.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require extensive Food Production knowledge (imp:3.5, lvl:4.5) and Production and Processing expertise.
    data: Food Production knowledge
    data: Agricultural operations context
  [task_similarity] First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators (53-1043.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both involve transportation coordination and equipment operation supervision as seen in work activities.
    data: Operating Vehicles work activity
    data: Logistics coordination
  [riasec_cluster] Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products (13-1021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both show high Enterprise orientation (E:4.99) and operate within agricultural business contexts.
    data: Enterprise RIASEC profile
    data: Agricultural industry focus
  [transferable_skill] First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require Management of Personnel Resources and Coordination skills for supervising outdoor labor teams.
    data: Personnel management skills
    data: Outdoor workforce supervision
  [career_pathway] General and Operations Managers (11-1021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Farm Labor Contractors can advance to general management using their leadership orientation and administrative experience.
    data: Leadership Orientation work style
    data: Administrative Activities experience
  [knowledge_overlap] Agricultural Inspectors (45-2011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require Law and Government knowledge for regulatory compliance and evaluation of standards.
    data: Law and Government knowledge
    data: Compliance evaluation activities

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['farm labor contractor', 'agricultural crew leader', 'farm contractor', 'seasonal worker coordinator', 'migrant worker supervisor', 'farm crew supervisor', 'agricultural labor recruiter', 'harvest contractor']
  exclude_keywords : ['farm owner', 'agricultural scientist', 'farm equipment operator', 'agricultural inspector', 'crop advisor']
  title_patterns   : ['*contractor*', '*crew leader*', '*harvest*contractor*', '*field*supervisor*', '*farm*contractor*']
  common_variations: ['farm labor contractor', 'agricultural contractor', 'crew leader', 'field contractor', 'harvest contractor', 'farm crew leader', 'agricultural crew supervisor', 'seasonal labor coordinator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'farm', 'principles', 'agricultural', 'activities', 'resources', 'control', 'includes', 'standards', 'management', 'objects', 'human', 'operations', 'ideas', 'contractors', 'production', 'techniques', 'personnel']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01562  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  23  0.00856  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
farm                       18  0.00670  inference            inference:50%  wikipedia:44%  onet_tasks:6%
principles                 16  0.00595  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
agricultural               15  0.00558  inference            inference:73%  wikipedia:20%  onet_tasks:7%
activities                 15  0.00558  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:20%  dwas:13%
resources                  13  0.00484  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  dwas:15%  inference:15%
control                    12  0.00446  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
includes                   12  0.00446  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                  12  0.00446  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:25%  wikipedia:8%
management                 12  0.00446  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  inference:42%
objects                    12  0.00446  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                      11  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:27%  wikipedia:9%
operations                 11  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:36%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
contractors                11  0.00409  inference            inference:82%  wikipedia:18%
production                 10  0.00372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:10%  inference:10%
techniques                 10  0.00372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
personnel                  10  0.00372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:30%  dwas:20%
materials                  10  0.00372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
act                        10  0.00372  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
rules                       9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00335  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                       8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
procedures                  8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
physical                    8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:25%
events                      8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintaining                 8  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%