Jobs in USA 2018

Apple picking is an activity found  farms. Apple orchards may be opened to the public, allowing consumers to pick their own apples or purchase pre-picked apple

Although this is ultimately a method of purchasing apples, it is often a social activity as well. Apple picking is often a very popular  ritual in the . Apple orchards catering to a family outing will provide additional activities beyond the picking of apples. Many have   and country shops that sell related products such as home-made jams and jellies. This aspect of the activity is especially popular in thet s &  and  in

The apples that fall off the trees are often used to make apple cider. Apple cider is a juice made grinding the apples, then pressing out the juice.

WorkersMost fruit picking is done by  who can be paid relatively  In California, Mexican migrants are most frequently doing the work There has been much controversy about replacing workers with automation. It puts many out of work.

 

In Australia and New Zealand a lot of fruit picking work is done by  on a  The Australian government encourages people on this visa to do this sort of work for a minimum of three months so they can add another year to their visa. This benefit is not for all parts of Australia, you must undertake work in selected post codes to be eligible for the extra year.

Automation As labor costs are still quite expensive in fruit picking,  are being designed that for this kind of work. The research is still in full progress, especially as the robots need to be carefully designed so that they do not bruise the fruit while picki] One solution is the use of suction grippers[ 

 

Citrus fruit robot pickers have thus far been the focus of research and development, but cherry pickers are also being researched[

Working conditions and workplace issues

For most agricultural workers, much work is outdoors and may involve extremes of weather. Crop harvesting may require bending and crouching. Because machinery and animals can cause injury, workers must take precautions and be alert. Although crop workers may risk exposure to pesticides, exposure can be minimal if appropriate safety precautions are followed.

 

Heat stress is a serious concern. Among US farmworkers involved with crops, the heat-related average death rate over a 15-year period was 0.39 per 100,000 workers. The Centers for Disease Control has recommended: "Agricultural employers should develop and implement heat stress management measures that include 1) training for field supervisors and employees to prevent, recognize, and treat heat illness, 2) implementing a heat acclimatization program, 3) encouraging proper hydration with proper amounts and types of fluids, 4) establishing work/rest schedules appropriate for the current heat indices,

more