Agricultural inspectors inspect agricultural products, processing equipment and facilities, and fish and logging operations to make sure they comply with regulations and laws related to health, quality, and safety.
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- Agricultural Inspectors
Government and Public Administration
What do they typically do
- Label and seal graded products and issue official grading certificates
- Inspect food products and processing procedures to determine whether products are safe to eat
- Examine, weigh, and measure products such as poultry, eggs, meat, or seafood to certify qualities, grades, and weights
- Inspect agricultural products or related operations, as well as fish or logging operations, to make sure they meet laws and regulations governing health, quality, and safety
- Verify that transportation and handling procedures meet regulatory requirements
- Set standards for meat and poultry products or for food ingredients, additives, or compounds used to prepare or package products
- Monitor the operations and sanitary conditions of slaughtering or meat processing plants
- Interpret and enforce government laws and regulations, and explain required standards to agricultural workers
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.1%
Job Opening 75
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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