Farm Labor Contractor
Recruit and hire seasonal or temporary agricultural laborers. May transport, house, and provide meals for workers.
What does a Farm Labor Contractor do?
- Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
- Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
- Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
How to become a Farm Labor Contractor
Training: A high school diploma or GED, though some people start without a diploma. Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Skills you'll use
Is it a fit for you?
- Leadership Orientation
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Attention to Detail
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Questions people ask
How much does a Farm Labor Contractor make?
About $58,460 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $30,930 and $84,050. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.
How long does it take to become a Farm Labor Contractor?
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Do you need a college degree to be a Farm Labor Contractor?
No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED, though some people start without a diploma.
Is Farm Labor Contractor a good career to get into?
O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.
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