Fruit+Farmer

Fruit Farmer

Fruit farmers need to have a good understanding of crop production, and practice in techniques. Courses in agricultural science, accounting, marketing, and business. Associate degree from a two year college. After college you still have to practice in the field. $43,000 to   $79,000 A Fruit Farmer has the same responsibilities as any other farmer. Fruit Farmers grow crops and sell them for money. A Fruit Farmer can work either for a small family farm or for a big industrial farm, and grow either one type of fruit or different kinds.Fruit farmers usually do one kind of fruit depending on where they live.

Working conditions depend on the crop being grown and the size of the farm. Some fruit farmers work in their offices. Other farmers go in the fields. People who have only a few employees to help them work for a long time during harvest time. Some take part-time or seasonal jobs away from the farm to increase their earnings.

Jobs are always available when it’s in season.

• Shovels    • Hoes     • Tampers     • Pruning hooks     • Shears