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Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations

 

Animal Breeders
(O*NET 45-2021.00)

Breed animals, including cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, poultry, dogs, cats, or pet birds. Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require a knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree. Excludes nonfarm animal caretakers who may occasionally breed animals as part of their other caretaking duties. Excludes animal scientists whose primary function is research.

  • 2002 employment: 9,000
  • Projected 2002-12 employment change: More slowly than average
  • Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
 

Hunters and trappers
(O*NET 45-3021.00)

Hunt and trap wild animals for human consumption, fur, feed, bait, or other purposes

  • 2002 employment: 1,500
  • Projected 2002-12 employment change: More slowly than average
  • Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
 

Supervisors, farming, fishing, and forestry workers
(O*NET 45-1011.01, 45-1011.02, 45-1011.03, 45-1011.04, 45-1011.05, 45-1011.06)

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers. Excludes first-line supervisors/ managers of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers.

  • 2002 employment: 52,000
  • Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
  • Most significant source of training: Work experience in a related occupation

 

 

Last Modified Date: February 27, 2004

 

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Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition