Life on the Farm: Jobs and Responsibilities of Farmers
Jobs on the Farm
There are farms all over the world.
Farmers grow food for people to eat.
Jobs on the Farm
There are lots of jobs to do on any farm.
Some farms have animals, like
cows, chickens, goats and sheep.
Some farms grow crops, like
vegetables or wheat.
Feeding the Animals
Chickens are fed grain, seeds
and corn.
Cows are fed hay, grain and soy.
Some cows eat grass, too.
The animals need to be fed every day.
Keeping the Animals Clean
The animals’ stables and
pens must be kept clean.
Dirty straw is removed. Fresh straw keeps the animals warm and dry.
Looking After the Babies
Lots of baby animals are
born on farms each year.
Looking After the Babies
It is important that they have enough food and water.
The farmers look after the baby
animals to keep them healthy
and make sure they grow.
Cows need to be milked every day.
Milking the Cows
Milking the Cows
It is then sold in shops.
The milk is taken to be cleaned and
then put into bottles.
Collecting the Eggs
Most chickens lay
eggs every day.
Collecting the Eggs
The eggs are collected.
They are sorted into egg boxes for customers to buy.
Herding the Sheep
Sheep graze on grass in the fields.
When a farmer needs to move the sheep,
they might use a sheepdog to help.
Shearing the Sheep
The wool is cleaned and turned into jumpers and other clothes.
In the summer, farmers remove
the woolly coats from the sheep.
Planting the Crops
The farmer plants lots of seeds
in spring.
Soon, the crops start to grow.
Some farms grow plants to eat, like fruit, vegetables or wheat.
Growing the Crops
They water the crops.
In time, the crops will
be ready to harvest.
The farmer looks after the crops as they grow.
Harvesting the Crops
When the crops are ready, the
farmer harvests them with their
hands or with a machine.
Harvesting the Crops
It is then taken to shops or markets and sold.
The food is collected and cleaned.
A Job for You?
Would you like to be farmer?
Which jobs on the farm would you like to do?
Farmers play a crucial role in growing food and caring for animals on farms worldwide. From feeding and cleaning animals to milking cows and collecting eggs, there are various tasks involved in farm life. Farmers also look after baby animals, herd sheep, and shear wool in addition to managing crops. This comprehensive guide provides insights into the diverse jobs and responsibilities of farmers on the farm.
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Jobs on the Farm There are farms all over the world. Farmers grow food for people to eat.
Jobs on the Farm Some farms have animals, like cows, chickens, goats and sheep. Some farms grow crops, like vegetables or wheat. There are lots of jobs to do on any farm.
Feeding the Animals The animals need to be fed every day. Chickens are fed grain, seeds and corn. Cows are fed hay, grain and soy. Some cows eat grass, too.
Keeping the Animals Clean The animals stables and pens must be kept clean. Dirty straw is removed. Fresh straw keeps the animals warm and dry.
Looking After the Babies Lots of baby animals are born on farms each year.
Looking After the Babies The farmers look after the baby animals to keep them healthy and make sure they grow. It is important that they have enough food and water.
Milking the Cows Cows need to be milked every day.
Milking the Cows The milk is taken to be cleaned and then put into bottles. It is then sold in shops.
Collecting the Eggs Most chickens lay eggs every day.
Collecting the Eggs The eggs are collected. They are sorted into egg boxes for customers to buy.
Herding the Sheep Sheep graze on grass in the fields. When a farmer needs to move the sheep, they might use a sheepdog to help.
Shearing the Sheep In the summer, farmers remove the woolly coats from the sheep. The wool is cleaned and turned into jumpers and other clothes.
Planting the Crops Some farms grow plants to eat, like fruit, vegetables or wheat. The farmer plants lots of seeds in spring. Soon, the crops start to grow.
Growing the Crops The farmer looks after the crops as they grow. They water the crops. In time, the crops will be ready to harvest.
Harvesting the Crops When the crops are ready, the farmer harvests them with their hands or with a machine.
Harvesting the Crops The food is collected and cleaned. It is then taken to shops or markets and sold.
A Job for You? Would you like to be farmer? Which jobs on the farm would you like to do?
