Similar to a month hand, this is a temporary laborer hired specifically for a short, intense period of work like haying or harvest. Contracting by the month guarantees the worker a block of income while ensuring the farmer has dedicated help when timing is critical. These workers often command a premium over standard day laborers due to the grueling nature of peak-season work.
Heard on the job
Tell the month man to get the tractor fueled up before we start on the lower field.
Also heard as
- month hand