Farming & Forestry Worker Supervisor

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Farming & Forestry Worker Supervisor

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.

💰 Earn $46K-$73K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 3.1% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Directly 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.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

9,800 Annually

Median Earnings

$57,060 in California

$57,320 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

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

You are skilled in 💫

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

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having support
Having freedom

Deep Dive

Farming & Forestry Worker Supervisor

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

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

Associate's Degree

An 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 Degree

A 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 School

A 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