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Farming & Forestry Worker Supervisor

💰 Earn $47K-$76K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 12–24 Month Training

📈 2.5% Job Growth

Lead teams in agriculture and forestry, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
Impact food and resource production by managing essential farming and forestry tasks.
Unique role in overseeing diverse activities, from animal care to aquaculture management.

What Farming & Forestry Worker Supervisors DoDirectly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.

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.

Farming & Forestry Worker Supervisors Education, Salary, and Growth

Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED

Career ProspectsGood (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time1 to 2 years

Job Openings8,500 Annually

Median Earnings

$57,550 in California

$59,330 Nationally

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Is This Career Right For You?

YOU Like

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

you value

Accomplishing things
Having support
Having freedom

you are skilled in

Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Time Management

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How Do You Train for This Career?

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's DegreeAn associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ Finish in 2-3 years

Bachelor's DegreeA bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ Finish in 4-5+ years

Vocational SchoolA vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ Finish in 6 months - 2 years

Technology BootcampA technology bootcamp typically offers intensive training in specific tech skills, preparing participants for entry-level roles in the tech industry in a relatively short period of time.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ Finish in Less than a year

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