First-line supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry workers directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
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- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
What do they typically do
- Direct and monitor worker activities
- Observe the health of crops, animals, and forests, seeking assistance from professionals if signs of disease or injury appear
- Track numbers and types of products produced, and prepare reports about topics such as facility activities and employees' time records
- Train workers to do their duties skillfully and safely
- Review employees' work to evaluate quality and quantity
- Confer with managers to analyze issues like weather or soil conditions, equipment status, and timing of farming, fishing, and forestry activities
- Perform the same work as the workers they supervise
- Assign duties to workers
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.4%
Job Openings 304
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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