Subsistence crop farmers

Subsistence crop farmers grow and harvest field or tree and shrub crops, vegetables and fruit, in order to provide food, shelter and a minimum of cash income for themselves and their households.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

Job Responsibilities

  • Preparing the soil, sowing, planting, tending and harvesting field crops
  • Growing vegetables, fruit and other tree and shrub crops
  • Fetching water and gathering firewood
  • Storing for later use and carrying out some processing of produce
  • Building and maintaining houses and other shelters
  • Making tools, clothes and utensils for use by the household
  • Selling or bartering some products at local markets

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