Date of Need:: 5/1/2024 to 12/3/2024 Workers will need 1 months
experience in all aspects of vegetable production. Duties include, but
may not be limited to, the following. Attach, adjust, drive, operate,
and maintain farm implements and tractors. Drive tractors to the field
to prepare the soil, plant, cultivate, maintain, prune and harvest both
fruits and vegetables. Drive farm trucks and equipment over public roads
to maintain and harvest crops. Wash and pack both fruits and vegetables.
Drive and operate fork trucks. Maintain and harvest crops using hands
and hand held equipment. Setup irrigation systems and know when to
irrigate crops using methods appropriate for the crop and location.
Identify crops, pests and weeds to determine the most appropriate
selection and application method of pesticides and fertilizers. May mix
and apply general use or any restricted use pesticide under the direct
supervision of a certified applicator, and apply fertilizers. Up to 5%
of time may be devoted to directing and monitoring the work of casual
and day help during planting and harvesting. Workers must have, or be
able to obtain, a valid driver\'s license.