Also called: Agricultural Labor Contractor, Harvest Crew Contractor
Recruits, hires, transports, and pays crews of seasonal farmworkers for growers who need help at harvest.
Before sunrise, a labor contractor confirms which orchard needs 40 pickers today, checks that the crew buses passed inspection, and makes sure every worker has water, shade, and the right paperwork. Afternoons go to payroll, safety records, and calls with growers about next week's crops.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Usually years of farm work experience plus a federal Farm Labor Contractor certificate; bilingual skills are a big plus.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Agricultural Business, Business Administration.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 13-1074: Much faster than average (7% or higher).
Low risk for 10 years. Apps handle payroll and H-2A paperwork; recruiting, housing and leading crews and grower trust stay personal.
Classes: Spanish, Business or accounting, Agriculture science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1074.
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