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Occupational Description

Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, grading, sorting, packing and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Exclude "Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products" (45-2041). Exclude "Forest, Conservation, and Logging Workers" (45-4011 through 45-4029).

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Farmworkers and Laborers for Crops, Nurseries, and Greenhouses

Employment Outlook for Farmworkers and Laborers for Crops, Nurseries, and Greenhouses

Statewide Employment Analysis	2008 employment is estimated to be much larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Farmworkers and Laborers for Crops, Nurseries, and Greenhouses

There are 13 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 13 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Farmworker - Onion Harvest - Nevada	5/14/10	Yerington	$10.06/hr
Farm Labor/Corn Packer - Oregon	5/13/10	Albany	$10.85/hr
Livestock and Farm Hand	6/17/10	Vale	$9.00/hr to $12.00/hr DOE
Wreath Maker	7/21/10	Forest Grove
Swag Specialty / Christmas Decorations	7/23/10	Forest Grove
Field Workers	7/21/10	Forest Grove	$8.40/hr
Tree Fruit Harvester -Temporary	7/16/10	Hood River	$10.85/hr
Farmworker, Tree Fruit- Mattawa-Pasco, Washington State	7/21/10	Mattawa	$10.85/hr
Temporary Fish Marker	8/16/10	Elgin	$8.40/hr
Landscape Irrigation Tech	8/10/10	Portland	DOE
Wreath and Garland Maker	8/18/10	Hillsboro	DOE
Christmas Tree Farm Worker - Washington State	8/26/10	Ethel	$10.85/hr
Garland Maker	9/1/10	Forest Grove

Job Openings from the Web for Farmworkers and Laborers for Crops, Nurseries, and Greenhouses

The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Employer
ASSISTANT GROWER	8/28/10	Klamath Falls
Temp Farm Worker	8/27/10	Milton-Freewater

State of Oregon License Information for Farmworkers and Laborers for Crops, Nurseries, and Greenhouses

No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Farmworkers and Laborers for Crops, Nurseries, and Greenhouses

Region	---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$8.59	$8.85	$9.30	$10.00	$12.30	$9.90	$20,578
Multnomah / Washington	8.67	9.05	10.06	13.41	15.13	11.20	23,304
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	8.58	8.83	9.25	9.78	10.44	9.48	19,721
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	8.67	9.06	9.76	11.43	12.65	10.36	21,559
Lane	8.62	8.93	9.47	10.42	12.78	10.11	21,020
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	8.52	8.66	8.91	9.16	9.31	8.95	18,601
Klamath / Lake	10.51	12.10	13.49	14.51	15.51	13.16	27,369
Morrow / Umatilla	8.57	8.80	9.19	9.87	10.88	9.51	19,793
Clackamas	8.59	8.85	9.29	10.92	13.55	10.21	21,239

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Regional Employment Projections for Farmworkers and Laborers for Crops, Nurseries, and Greenhouses

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2008	2018	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	18,715	19,941	1,226	6.6%	123	521	644
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	7,706	8,293	587	7.6%	59	216	274
Multnomah / Washington	2,823	3,241	418	14.8%	42	82	124
Clackamas	2,463	2,729	266	10.8%	27	70	97
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	1,616	1,716	100	6.2%	10	45	55
Morrow / Umatilla	777	833	56	7.2%	6	22	27
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	738	786	48	6.5%	5	21	25
Jackson / Josephine	539	561	22	4.1%	2	15	17
Lane	466	496	30	6.4%	3	13	16
Grant / Harney / Malheur	378	407	29	7.7%	3	11	14
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	251	266	15	6.0%	2	7	9
Klamath / Lake	205	218	13	6.3%	1	6	7
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	204	223	19	9.3%	2	6	8
Baker / Union / Wallowa	160	172	12	7.5%	1	5	6
Douglas	123	141	18	14.6%	2	4	5
Coos / Curry	113	116	3	2.7%	0	3	3

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.

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Industries of Employment for Farmworkers and Laborers for Crops, Nurseries, and Greenhouses

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2008 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	18,715
Total, All Industries	Private	18,681
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	Private	17,447
Crop Production	Private	13,880
Vegetable and Melon Farming	Private	1,117
Fruit and Tree Nut Farming	Private	3,731
Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production	Private	7,243
Other Crop Farming	Private	1,678
Animal Production	Private	209
Cattle Ranching and Farming	Private	187
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry	Private	3,278
Support Activities for Crop Production	Private	3,278
Manufacturing	Private	545
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing	Private	450
Beverage Manufacturing	Private	450
Wholesale Trade	Private	251
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	Private	251
Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	Private	215
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	170
Administrative and Support Services	Private	170

Educational Requirements for Farmworkers and Laborers for Crops, Nurseries, and Greenhouses

Workers must have short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for Farmworkers and Laborers for Crops, Nurseries, and Greenhouses

Adjust And Repair Mechanical Controls
Apply Plant Disease Control Techniques
Apply Plant Materials Principles
Apply Planting Or Transplanting Techniques
Build Cold Frames
Determine When Fruits, Vegetables, And Other Crops Are Ready For Harvest
Dig Trenches, Ditches Or Holes With Hand Tools
Distill Mint
Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
Follow Safety Procedures
Graft Plants
Harvest Field Crops
Harvest Mint
Identify Tree And Plant Characteristics
Install And Maintain Drip Irrigation Systems
Install Irrigation And Drainage Systems
Install Self-Propelled Circle Or Center Pivot Irrigation Systems
Install Self-Propelled Wheel Line Irrigation Systems
Install Underground Irrigation Pipe
Judge Soil Conditions
Maintain Specialized Farm Equipment
Maneuver Heavy Objects
Measure, Cut, And Cement Plastic Irrigation Pipe
Mix And Apply Cement To Maintain Concrete Ditches And Spillways
Monitor And Adjust Sprinkler Heads To Ensure Proper Output Of Water
Move Irrigation Pipe By Hand
Open And Close Valves Or Gates To Adjust Flow Of Water
Operate And Maintain Self-Propelled Or Center Pivot Irrigation Systems
Operate And Maintain Self-Propelled Wheel Line Irrigation Systems
Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
Operate Earth Moving And Digging Machines Such As Backhoes, Track Hoes, Or Front-End Loaders
Operate Planting Equipment
Operate Tilling Or Cultivation Equipment
Operate Tractors
Operate Two-Way Radio
Perform Budding Or Grafting
Pick Fruit From Trees
Plant Flowers
Plant Seeds
Prune Fruit And Nut Trees
Prune Or Shape Shrubs And Other Ornamental Plants
Recognize Plant Disease
Repair And Maintain Small Engines
Repair, Maintain Or Install Electric Motors, Wiring Or Switches
Repair, Replace And Adjust Farm Equipment Parts
Synchronize Drive Wheels On Self Propelled Wheel Irrigation Systems
Top Onion Plants
Train Vines
Transplant Seedlings Or Young Plants
Understand Characteristics Of Pesticides
Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
Use Basic Carpentry Techniques
Use Basic Irrigation Methods
Use Field Burning Methods
Use Flood Or Gravity Flow Irrigation Methods
Use Hay And Straw Harvesting Equipment
Use Herbicides And Pesticides
Use Irrigation Pumps
Weed By Hand Or Using A Hoe

Schools and Training Providers for Farmworkers and Laborers for Crops, Nurseries, and Greenhouses

The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:

Crop Production

Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 276-1260
Programs of Training:

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Farmworkers and Laborers for Crops, Nurseries, and Greenhouses

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