H-2A

Farm Labor

Condições da vaga

Workers will perform manual agricultural tasks associated with the planting, cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of organic watermelon, melon, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and cucumbers on approximately 40 acres. Duties include clearing fields of debris, rocks, and weeds; tilling and leveling soil; applying compost and organic soil amendments; installing and maintaining plastic mulch and drip irrigation systems; planting crops and transplanting seedlings by hand or with hand tools. Workers will weed, prune, thin, and trellis plants to support healthy growth. They will monitor crops for pests, disease, and nutrient deficiencies and report findings to supervisors. Organic farming practices are strictly followed; no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers are used. Workers may apply organic-approved substances under supervision. Harvesting duties include hand-picking produce using knives, clippers, or pruners; inspecting for quality; sorting and packing into field containers; and loading for transport. During harvest, workers will use clippers, knives, or pruners to pick produce by hand and place items into buckets or field containers. Workers may also use wheelbarrows or assist in maintaining drip irrigation systems with basic hand tools.
Please see Addendum C