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Agriculture and Natural Resources

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
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Median pay

$59,330
Median annual pay for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

2.5%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

8,500
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

65,400
Estimated U.S. employment for First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+1,600
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Critical Thinking
  2. 2Monitoring
  3. 3Speaking
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Active Listening
  6. 6Learning Strategies

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Administration and Management
  2. 2Production and Processing
  3. 3Customer and Personal Service
  4. 4English Language
  5. 5Mechanical
  6. 6Education and Training

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Problem Sensitivity
  3. 3Oral Expression
  4. 4Near Vision
  5. 5Speech Clarity
  6. 6Speech Recognition

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Realistic
  3. 3Conventional
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Investigative
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Leadership Orientation
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Perseverance
  4. 4Cooperation
  5. 5Attention to Detail
  6. 6Integrity

Work activities

  1. 1Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  2. 2Getting Information
  3. 3Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  4. 4Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  5. 5Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  6. 6Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Work context

  1. 1Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  2. 2Telephone Conversations
  3. 3Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
  4. 4Freedom to Make Decisions
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

Representative tasks

  • Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
  • Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.
  • Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
  • Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
  • Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.
  • Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
  • Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
  • Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.

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