First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
The job is to assign and coordinate the daily work of farm, forestry, and fish-farming crews: feeding and treating animals, cleaning quarters, felling or loading trees, or rearing and harvesting fish. Crews are watched for safety-rule violations, and those who break the rules are warned or disciplined. Animals and fish are checked for illness, injury, poor growth, or incomplete harvests; minor animal problems get treated on the spot, and more serious ones go to a veterinarian or manager. Training covers methods, equipment, and safety, and records track fish or shellfish reared, harvested, sold, or shipped. Suits people who like leading outdoor crews, watching safety and animal health, and keeping harvest records.
Typical education: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$59'320
Median Wage Market Position
$59'320
What you might do
- Assign animal feeding, treatment, and cleaning work
- Monitor crews and enforce safety rules on site
- Train workers to fell trees and run machines
- Observe animals for illness, injury, or odd behavior
- Record fish reared, harvested, sold, and shipped
- Observe ponds for disease, growth, and harvest quality
Skills that matter
- Assigning feeding, treatment, and cleaning tasks
- Watching animals and fish for signs of disease
- Training crews in felling and tractor work
- Enforcing safety rules and correcting violations
- Recording fish reared, harvested, and shipped
- Treating animals using veterinary instructions
AI & the future of this role
Field supervision depends on weather, livestock, crews, and safety calls that resist full remote automation. Scheduling tools may assist planning, but on-site leadership and accountability are likely to remain central.
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