[Core] [89% incumbents] Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.
  DWAs: Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
  DWAs: Operate irrigation systems.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
  DWAs: Confer with managers to make operational decisions.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
  DWAs: Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms.

[Supplemental] [89% incumbents] Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures.
  DWAs: Build agricultural structures.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities.
  DWAs: Load agricultural or forestry products for shipment.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
  DWAs: Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops.
  DWAs: Operate farming equipment.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops.
  DWAs: Sort forestry or agricultural materials.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand.
  DWAs: Harvest agricultural products.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping.
  DWAs: Clean equipment or facilities.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.
  DWAs: Transport animals, crops, or equipment. | Sell agricultural products.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Feel plants' leaves and note their coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease.
  DWAs: Evaluate quality of plants or crops.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Provide information and advice to the public regarding the selection, purchase, and care of products.
  DWAs: Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
  DWAs: Build agricultural structures. | Operate irrigation systems.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors.
  DWAs: Transport animals, crops, or equipment.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them.
  DWAs: Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification. | Harvest agricultural products.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Regulate greenhouse conditions, and indoor and outdoor irrigation systems.
  DWAs: Operate irrigation systems.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Dig, cut, and transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees, and shrubs.
  DWAs: Plant crops, trees, or other plants. | Cut trees or logs.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Record information about plants and plant growth.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Dig, rake, and screen soil, filling cold frames and hot beds in preparation for planting.
  DWAs: Prepare land for agricultural use.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
  DWAs: Evaluate quality of plants or crops.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Tie and bunch flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees, wrap their roots, and pack them into boxes to fill orders.
  DWAs: Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss, and other materials to condition soil, using wheelbarrows or carts and shovels.
  DWAs: Prepare land for agricultural use.

[None] Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, water, and prune plants, shrubs, and trees, using gardening tools.
  DWAs: Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Food Production (imp:2.84 lvl:2.64) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Biology (imp:2.84 lvl:2.93) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Mechanical (imp:2.71 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Administration and Management (imp:2.68 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Chemistry (imp:2.64 lvl:2.81) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Mathematics (imp:2.59 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  English Language (imp:2.52 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Production and Processing (imp:2.43 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.18 lvl:1.73) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Transportation (imp:2.16 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.15 lvl:1.54) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:2.13 lvl:2.03) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.13 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Education and Training (imp:2.13 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.09 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.01 lvl:2.11) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Design (imp:1.97 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Law and Government (imp:1.96 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Psychology (imp:1.94 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Geography (imp:1.94 lvl:2.12) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.92 lvl:1.73) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Building and Construction (imp:1.92 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:1.91 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Communications and Media (imp:1.78 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Telecommunications (imp:1.72 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.67 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.62 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.58 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  History and Archeology (imp:1.49 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.42 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.36 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.25 lvl:0.61) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Trunk Strength (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Static Strength (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Rate Control (imp:3.50 lvl:2.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Strength (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Explosive Strength (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Oral Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Reaction Time (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Information Ordering (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  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
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.04 lvl:4.59) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.86 lvl:5.12) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Getting Information (imp:3.79 lvl:3.19) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.75 lvl:3.26) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.67 lvl:3.54) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.58 lvl:3.93) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.57 lvl:4.35) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.56 lvl:3.29) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.48 lvl:2.63) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.47 lvl:3.29) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.40 lvl:3.17) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.32 lvl:2.60) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.31 lvl:3.61) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.31 lvl:3.87) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.31 lvl:2.78) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.27 lvl:3.44) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.23 lvl:2.93) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.19 lvl:3.24) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.19 lvl:2.99) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.19 lvl:2.92) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Processing Information (imp:3.12 lvl:3.31) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.11 lvl:3.02) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.08 lvl:3.52) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.05 lvl:3.31) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.02 lvl:2.88) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.01 lvl:2.98) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.97 lvl:2.68) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.95 lvl:3.04) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.91 lvl:2.38) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.88 lvl:2.64) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.86 lvl:2.74) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.84 lvl:3.04) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.77 lvl:2.81) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.76 lvl:2.50) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.72 lvl:2.90) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.66 lvl:2.50) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Working with Computers (imp:2.64 lvl:2.36) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.57 lvl:2.55) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.42 lvl:2.15) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.20 lvl:1.65) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.16 lvl:1.76) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Perseverance (imp:1.74) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.57) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.13) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.11) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:0.90) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:0.85) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.81) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Optimism (imp:0.76) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Initiative (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.70) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:0.63) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:0.61) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.41) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:0.38) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.33) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.23) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  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 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  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
  Empathy (imp:-0.05) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:-0.20) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.25) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.37) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Repairing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Time Management (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Installation (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 265,500
  annual_median    : $35,660
  annual_pct10     : $32,900
  annual_pct25     : $34,320
  annual_pct75     : $38,840
  annual_pct90     : $45,690
  annual_mean      : $37,630
  hourly_median    : $17.15

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Wyoming ($55,180)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($21,960)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.513x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:  196,100  median: $  35,260
  Retail Trade                             emp:   21,950  median: $  36,000
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   19,690  median: $  36,810
  Manufacturing                            emp:    6,980  median: $  38,270
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,560  median: $  36,410
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,090  median: $  38,550
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,050  median: $  37,000
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      960  median: $  48,760
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      930  median: $  36,620
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      890  median: $  36,270

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (16 total) ---
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:  196,100  median: $  35,260
  Retail Trade                             emp:   21,950  median: $  36,000
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   19,690  median: $  36,810
  Manufacturing                            emp:    6,980  median: $  38,270
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,560  median: $  36,410
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,090  median: $  38,550
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,050  median: $  37,000
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      960  median: $  48,760
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      930  median: $  36,620
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      890  median: $  36,270

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:34:48.356667Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Farmworkers in the United States (similarity: 0.4138)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farmworkers_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q112119206
  Extract: Farmworkers in the United States have unique demographics, wages, working conditions, organizing, and environmental aspects. According to The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health in Agricultural Safety, approximately 2,112,626 full-time workers were employed in production agriculture 

  Title: Minimum wage in the United States (similarity: 0.2045)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum_wage_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q6865497
  Extract: In the United States, the minimum wage is set by federal U.S. labor law and a range of state and local laws. The first federal minimum wage was instituted in the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933, signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, but later found to be unconstitutional. In 1

  Title: Farmworker (similarity: 0.3077)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farmworker
  QID: Q5060555
  Extract: A farmworker or farmhand, is someone employed for labor in agriculture. In labor law, the term "farmworker" is sometimes used more narrowly, applying only to a hired worker involved in agricultural production, including harvesting. Agricultural work varies widely depending on context, degree of mech

  Title: Landscape maintenance (similarity: 0.2632)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landscape_maintenance
  QID: Q6485105
  Extract: Landscape maintenance is the art and vocation of keeping a landscape healthy, clean, safe and attractive, typically in a garden, yard, park, institutional setting or estate. Using tools, supplies, knowledge, physical exertion and skills, a groundskeeper may plan or carry out annual plantings and har

  Title: Agriculture in the United States (similarity: 0.2529)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q783770
  Extract: Agriculture in the United States is a major industry in the country, which is a net exporter of food. As of the 2017 census of agriculture, there were 2.04 million farms, covering an area of 900 million acres (1,400,000 mi2), an average of 441 acres per farm.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong data foundation from O*NET with detailed task descriptions, comprehensive skill/knowledge profiles, and robust BLS wage data. High confidence supported by clear occupation definition and substantial employment statistics.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T23:01:34.568897+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,638
tokens_output        : 4,387
cost_usd             : $0.046809
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with 'Farmworkers in the United States' being the closest semantic match discussing demographics and working conditions. This broader article provides relevant context about the workforce but lacks specific occupational details for this SOC code.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Farmworkers and Laborers in crop, nursery, and greenhouse operations manually plant, cultivate, and harvest agricultural products using hand tools and basic machinery. These essential agricultural workers perform physically demanding tasks including soil preparation, transplanting, weeding, pruning, and crop maintenance across diverse farming environments. The role requires strong physical capabilities, basic agricultural knowledge, and the ability to work effectively in outdoor conditions while following safety protocols.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with preparing and maintaining hand tools like shovels, hoes, and pruning shears before heading to assigned fields or greenhouse areas. Workers spend most of their time performing physically demanding tasks such as planting seedlings, weeding crop rows, applying fertilizers, and harvesting mature produce by hand. They operate basic irrigation equipment, monitor crop health for pests and diseases, and record information about pesticide applications and yields. Throughout the day, they communicate with supervisors about crop progress and may operate tractors or other mechanized equipment for soil preparation. The workday often involves loading harvested products into trucks and maintaining farm structures like fences and storage facilities.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong physical stamina and enjoy working outdoors in various weather conditions. They demonstrate high dependability and perseverance, as agricultural work requires consistent effort regardless of challenging conditions. Workers with good attention to detail thrive when identifying pests, monitoring crop health, and following precise planting or harvesting protocols. Those comfortable with routine manual tasks and basic mechanical operations find satisfaction in the tangible results of agricultural production. People who work well independently but can also communicate effectively with supervisors and seasonal crews tend to succeed in farm environments.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most farmworkers enter the field with less than a high school diploma (39.0%) or a high school diploma/GED (28.5%), requiring minimal formal education but benefiting from on-the-job training. New workers typically start with basic tasks like weeding and harvesting before advancing to more complex operations like equipment operation and pest identification. Some positions may prefer candidates with basic knowledge of plant biology, mechanical aptitude for equipment maintenance, or bilingual skills in agricultural communities.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced farmworkers can advance to supervisory roles directing seasonal crews or specialize in specific crops or growing techniques. Career progression may lead to positions as agricultural equipment operators, farm managers, or specialized roles in pest control and irrigation management. Some workers transition to related fields like landscaping, groundskeeping, or forest conservation work, leveraging their plant knowledge and outdoor work experience.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 265,500 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $35,660 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $32,900 to $45,690 across the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is substantial, with Wyoming offering the highest median wages at $55,180 compared to Puerto Rico's $21,960, representing a 2.51x ratio difference. Employment concentrates heavily in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (196,100 workers), followed by Retail Trade (21,950) and Wholesale Trade (19,690). Demand remains steady due to consistent food production needs, though seasonal fluctuations affect employment patterns. Rural agricultural regions typically offer the most opportunities, with specialized crops like fruits and vegetables requiring intensive manual labor.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Manual dexterity requirements for delicate tasks like fruit picking and plant inspection provide moderate protection from automation in the near term. However, increasing mechanization of planting, weeding, and harvesting operations may reduce demand for some manual labor positions over the long term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Agricultural Equipment Operators (45-2091.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural advancement path as farmworkers gain experience with tractors and mechanized equipment operation cited in work activities.
    data: Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.6, lvl:3.3)
    data: Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery tasks
  [skill_overlap] Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (37-3011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared plant cultivation knowledge, hand tool usage, and outdoor maintenance activities across both agricultural and landscape settings.
    data: Food Production knowledge (imp:2.8)
    data: Biology knowledge (imp:2.8)
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:3.8)
  [riasec_cluster] Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (45-2093.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share strong Realistic (R:7.00) orientation and similar agricultural work environments with physical labor focus.
    data: Realistic RIASEC code R:7.00
    data: Same job zone 2
    data: Agriculture industry concentration
  [task_similarity] Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Overlapping pest identification and chemical application responsibilities requiring similar plant biology and chemistry knowledge.
    data: Identify plants, pests, and weeds task
    data: Chemistry knowledge (imp:2.6)
    data: Biology knowledge (imp:2.8)
  [task_similarity] Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products (45-2041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct overlap in post-harvest activities including inspection, grading, and sorting of agricultural products.
    data: Participate in inspection, grading, sorting tasks
    data: Food Production knowledge
    data: Attention to Detail work style

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['farmworker', 'agricultural laborer', 'crop worker', 'field hand', 'farm laborer', 'greenhouse worker', 'nursery worker', 'harvest worker']
  exclude_keywords : ['farm manager', 'agricultural engineer', 'supervisor', 'equipment operator', 'livestock']
  title_patterns   : ['*farmworker*', '*farm worker*', '*agricultural laborer*', '*crop worker*', '*field worker*']
  common_variations: ['farm hand', 'field hand', 'agricultural worker', 'crop laborer', 'greenhouse laborer', 'nursery laborer', 'harvest laborer', 'farm laborer']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'agricultural', 'products', 'principles', 'control', 'materials', 'plants', 'production', 'includes', 'objects', 'operate', 'plant', 'hand', 'techniques', 'operations', 'ideas', 'crop', 'crops']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01471  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  dwas:3%
equipment                  37  0.01296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:19%  inference:14%
agricultural               27  0.00946  dwas                 dwas:52%  inference:30%  wikipedia:15%
products                   16  0.00560  dwas                 dwas:44%  onet_dimensions:31%  onet_tasks:12%
principles                 16  0.00560  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    14  0.00490  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  onet_tasks:7%  inference:7%
materials                  14  0.00490  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  onet_tasks:14%  dwas:14%
plants                     13  0.00455  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:69%  dwas:23%  wikipedia:8%
production                 12  0.00420  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  wikipedia:17%  inference:17%
includes                   12  0.00420  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00420  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operate                    11  0.00385  dwas                 dwas:36%  onet_dimensions:27%  onet_tasks:18%
plant                      11  0.00385  inference            inference:36%  onet_tasks:27%  onet_dimensions:27%
hand                       11  0.00385  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:9%
techniques                 11  0.00385  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
operations                 11  0.00385  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:36%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00385  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
crop                       10  0.00350  inference            inference:60%  wikipedia:30%  onet_tasks:10%
crops                      10  0.00350  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:30%  inference:20%
body                       10  0.00350  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00350  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
irrigation                  9  0.00315  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  dwas:33%  inference:22%
structures                  9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  dwas:22%  onet_tasks:11%
quality                     9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:22%  onet_tasks:11%
tools                       9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
needs                       9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
problems                    9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
physical                    9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  wikipedia:11%
quickly                     9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
orientation                 9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
mechanical                  8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
effectively                 8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
procedures                  8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%