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Types of H-2A work: harvest, cattle, nursery and machinery
Get to know the main types of H-2A work: harvest and cultivation, livestock, nurseries and greenhouses, machinery operation and other roles, and what each requires.
Redação H2A Works Updated on September 19, 2026 7 min read
The main types of H-2A work are harvest and cultivation, animal handling, farm machinery operation, nurseries and greenhouses, and sorting and packing products. Activities vary by farm, state and time of year.
Quick answer: the largest categories of active jobs on H2A Works are farmworker (harvest, nursery and greenhouse), livestock worker and farm machinery operator. Choose by what you know how to do and read the requirements of each job.
Harvest and cultivation
It is the category with the most jobs. It involves planting, weeding, pruning, irrigating and harvesting fruits, vegetables and other products. It requires good physical condition and willingness to work outdoors. See the farmworker jobs.
