First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.

121 alternate job titles:

Agricultural and Forestry Supervisor Agriculture Manager Agronomy Location Manager Agronomy Manager Animal Care Supervisor Animal Caretaker Supervisor Animal Husbandry Supervisor Animal Maintenance Supervisor Animal Research Facility Supervisor Animal Shelter Manager Aquacultural Worker Supervisor Area Supervisor Artificial Breeding Ranch Supervisor Barn Boss Barn Manager Bison Herd Manager Boom Boss Boom Master Broiler Supervisor Brood Hatchery Manager Camp Boss Cattle Manager Christmas Tree Farm Crew Boss Christmas Tree Farm Manager Corn Crop Supervisor Corral Boss Cotton Gin Yard Supervisor Cranberry Bog Supervisor Crew Chief Crew Foreman Crew Supervisor Dairy Farm Supervisor Detasseling Crew Supervisor Distillery Manager Distillery Supervisor Diversified Crops Supervisor Facility Manager Facility Supervisor Farm Boss Farm Supervisor Farrowing Manager Feed Manager Felling-Bucking Supervisor Field Crop Farming Supervisor Fish Culture Supervisor Fish Hatchery Manager Fish Hatchery Superintendent Fish Hatchery Supervisor Fisheries Manager Fisheries Technician Supervisor Forest Nursery Supervisor Forestry Foreman Forestry Supervisor Game Farm Supervisor Game Preserve Manager Gamekeeper Greenhouse Superintendent Grove Superintendent Harvest Crew Supervisor Harvest Manager Harvest Supervisor Harvesting Supervisor Hatchery Manager Hatchery Supervisor Horse Farm Manager Horticultural Specialty Farming Supervisor Insect and Disease Inspection Supervisor Irrigation Foreman Irrigation Supervisor Kennel Manager Kennel Supervisor Laboratory Animal Facility Supervisor (Lab Animal Facility Supervisor) Landscape Foreman Livestock Yard Supervisor Loader Operator Supervisor Log Sorting Supervisor Logging Crew Foreman Logging Crew Supervisor Logging Superintendent Logging Supervisor Logistics Agent Marine Site Manager Materials Management Supervisor Menagerie Superintendent Nursery Field Supervisor Nursery Supervisor Orchard Manager Park Worker Supervisor Pest Management Supervisor Picking Crew Supervisor Planting Supervisor Portable Track Crew Chief Poultry Farm Supervisor Poultry Hatchery Supervisor Ranch Hand Supervisor Ranch Supervisor Research Dairy Farm Supervisor Research Kennel Supervisor Rose Grading Supervisor Saw Boss Saw Superintendent Seed Production Field Supervisor Shed Workers Supervisor Shellfish Farming Supervisor Shelter Monitor Shelter Supervisor Sow Farm Manager Sow Manager Stock Ranch Supervisor Sugar Beet Crew Supervisor Tree Fruit and Nut Farming Supervisor Vegetable Farming Supervisor Vine Fruit Farming Supervisor Vivarium Manager Wildlife Manager Wildlife Technician Supervisor Woods Boss Woods Superintendent Wool Shearing Supervisor Yarder Boss Yarding Supervisor
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Salary Information

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers: $59,330 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Assign duties or work schedules to employees. General
Record agricultural or forestry inventory data. General
Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met. General
Train workers in farming, forestry, or hunting techniques. General
Treat animal injuries or illnesses. General
Schedule agricultural or forestry work. General
Operate farming equipment. General
Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees. General
Transport animals, crops, or equipment. General
Inspect equipment or facilities to determine condition or maintenance needs. General
Direct technical activities or operations. General
Monitor animal behavior or condition. Maintenance
Monitor organizational processes. Maintenance
Maintain personnel records. Maintenance
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. Maintenance
Monitor financial activities. Maintenance
Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment. Maintenance
Monitor operational quality or safety. Maintenance
Confer with managers to make operational decisions. Management
Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities. Management
Coordinate forestry or agricultural activities. Management
Evaluate quality of plants or crops. Analysis
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Atlassian Confluence Project management software
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    BCS Woodlands Software The Logger Tracker Accounting software
    Employee scheduling software Calendar and scheduling software
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Landmark Sales LOG-istics Inventory management software
    Mapping software Map creation software
    Midwest MicroSystems Cow Sense Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Payroll software Time accounting software
    Sage 50 Accounting Accounting software
    Spreadsheet software Spreadsheet software
    TradeTec Computer Systems TallyWorks Logs Inventory management software
    Valley Agricultural Software Feed Watch Expert system software
    Web browser software Internet browser software
    Word processing software Word processing software
    Work scheduling software Calendar and scheduling software
    Cattlesoft CattleMax Data base user interface and query software
    Database software Data base user interface and query software
    Lion Edge Technologies Ranch Manager Data base user interface and query software
    Valley Agricultural Software DairyCOMP 305 Data base user interface and query software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Associate Professional Horticulturist American Society for Horticultural Science Not Available
      Board Certified in Animal Food Science American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists Not Available
      Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist Irrigation Association Not Available
      Certified Crop Advisor American Society of Agronomy - ARCPACS Not Available
      Certified Irrigation Contractor Irrigation Association Not Available
      Certified Manager Certification Institute of Certified Professional Managers Not Available
      Certified Professional Agronomist American Society of Agronomy - ARCPACS Not Available
      Certified Professional Horticulturist American Society for Horticultural Science Not Available
      Laboratory Animal Technician American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Not Available
      Laboratory Animal Technologist American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Not Available
      Landscape Industry Certified Horticultural Technician National Association of Landscape Professionals Not Available
      Landscape Industry Certified Technician - Exterior (Irrigation) National Association of Landscape Professionals Not Available
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