Pay method affects vineyard pruner performance

Norton, M; Billikopf, G

Pay method affects vineyard pruner performance

Authors

Maxwell V. Norton
Gregory E. Billikopf

Authors Affiliations

M. V. Norton is Viticulture Farm Advisor, Merced County; G. E. Billikopf is Area Labor Management Farm Advisor, Stanislaus County.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 46(5):12-13. DOI:10.3733/ca.v046n05p12. September 1992.

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Abstract

A new study indicates that vineyard pruners paid on a piece-rate basis tend to work more quickly than those paid by the hour. Pay method had little effect on pruning quality as perceived by growers, although crews paid by the hour did seem to do a slightly better job. Total pruning costs were also influenced by vine vigor and vineyard location.

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