Is being a crop or nursery worker a good fit for you?
Plants, tends and picks vegetables, fruit, nuts and other crops by hand. Uses tools such as spades, hoes and shears, and may spread fertiliser.
What the work involves
- Records information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields or costs.
- Directs and watches over casual and seasonal workers during planting and harvest.
- Harvests plants and replants or pots and labels them.
- Helps inspect, grade, sort and store crops and treat them after harvest.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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