45-0000 FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS

Broad occupation: Same as detailed occupation.

45-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
Excludes “First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers” (37-1012).
Illustrative examples: Corral Boss, Cranberry Bog Supervisor, Fish Hatchery Supervisor

Broad occupation: Same as detailed occupation.

45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors
Inspect agricultural commodities, equipment, and processing facilities to ensure compliance with health, quality, and safety regulations.
Illustrative examples: Cattle Examiner, Grain Sampler, Milk Tester

Broad occupation: Same as detailed occupation.

45-2021 Animal Breeders
Select and breed animals based on lineage, traits, and offspring performance. May use artificial insemination and maintain pedigree records.
Illustrative examples: Dairy Husbandry Worker, Horse Breeder

Broad occupation: Same as detailed occupation.

45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition.
Illustrative examples: Cotton Grader, Egg Grader, Fruit Sorter, Meat Grader

45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators
Operate equipment to till soil, plant, harvest crops, or manage livestock. May also bale hay, thresh grain, or perform post-harvest processing.
Illustrative examples: Combine Operator, Feed Mixer Operator, Hay Baler, Tractor Operator
45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Plant, cultivate, and harvest crops by hand or using simple tools. May till soil, apply fertilizer, weed, prune, irrigate, or pack produce.
Illustrative examples: Greenhouse Transplanter, Pecan Gatherer, Pepper Picker
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Care for and manage farm and aquacultural animals for production of meat, milk, eggs, fur, or other products. Tasks include feeding, herding, milking, administering medication, and maintaining records.
Illustrative examples: Cattle Brander, Sheep Shearer, Shrimp Pond Laborer
45-2099 Agricultural Workers, All Other
All agricultural workers not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Crop Scout, Irrigation Worker

Broad occupation: Same as detailed occupation.

45-3031 Fishing and Hunting Workers
Hunt, trap, catch, or gather wild animals or aquatic life for commercial, recreational, or research purposes. May use nets, traps, or other specialized tools.
Illustrative examples: Bird Trapper, Deer Hunter, Seaweed Harvester, Wild Oyster Gatherer

Broad occupation: Same as detailed occupation.

45-4011 Forest and Conservation Workers
Perform manual labor to manage and protect forests, wetlands, and rangelands. Activities include planting trees, controlling pests, building erosion barriers, and collecting seeds or natural materials.
Illustrative examples: Forestry Laborer, Reforestation Worker, Wetlands Conservation Laborer

45-4021 Fallers
Cut down trees using chainsaws or axes, applying precise cutting techniques to control fall direction and prevent damage.
Illustrative examples: Lumberjack, Pulpwood Cutter, Timber Feller
45-4022 Logging Equipment Operators
Operate heavy machinery to fell, skid, load, or stack logs. May also clear brush or haul timber.
Illustrative examples: Grapple Skidder Operator, Log Hauler, Logging Tractor Operator
45-4023 Log Graders and Scalers
Evaluate and measure logs to determine quality and market value. Inspect for defects and calculate usable timber volume.
Illustrative examples: Timber Estimator, Log Scaler, Veneer Grader
45-4029 Logging Workers, All Other
All logging workers not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Rigging Slinger, Timber Hand, Log Roper