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Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Farmworkers attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, rabbits, finfish, shellfish, and bees produced for animal products, such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, and honey.

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Farm, ranch, and aquacultural animal farmworkers usually work outdoors, often with ongoing exposure to very hot or cold temperatures. Sometimes farmworkers work indoors, but their work spaces may not have climate control. People in this occupation are often on their feet. Exposure to contaminated materials is not unusual. To remain healthy in this work setting, people must frequently wear protective or safety equipment. Workers in this job work in an enclosed vehicle or type of equipment sometimes. Farm, ranch, and aquacultural animal farmworkers may experience stress in this job because it has a lot of time pressure. Their workdays often include face-to-face discussions. They have a moderate amount of freedom to make decisions and to structure their work. Many farmworkers work full time.

Anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees - an apprenticeship may be available.