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AgricultureGreen JobOccupation aligned to O*NET green economy classifications.

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Supervisor

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

Annual openings

131

BLS median wage

$66,030

Typical education

High school (GED)

10-year growth

+7%

Career requirements

What does this career require?

The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.

Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

No specific credential listed yet

Work experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. Work experience as a Team Leader on in leading projects is highly valued.

Employer competency information

Feedback from employers identifies the following competencies as being critical to support a successful move up to the Supervisor level

  • Communication — Continue to elevate communication skills for use with a team, client, and boss.
  • Teamwork — Consistently demonstrate the ability to work with, influence, and lead others.
  • Planning & Organizing — Strong time management skills with the ability to plan and organize the successful completion of tasks and projects for a team, adapting the plan to changing circumstances.
  • Instructing & Coaching — Move beyond being good at your job to being able to help other team members understand and develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful at their jobs.
  • Business Fundamentals — Understanding the big picture of the business and how your team fits in.
  • Working with tools and technology — Effectively utilize the tools and technology specific to your team.
Farmers and Ranchers are small business owners with diverse skills in animal/plant care and production, land management, food safety, etc. There are also Agriculture Supervisors with leadership roles running large farm, dairy or ranch operations and even more urban horse operations with a leader that runs riding classes and boarding operations.
There are a wide variety of specialized agriculture products in Colorado, created on farms and ranches and in greenhouses.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
  2. Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
  3. Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites.
  4. Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.
  5. Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.
  6. Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.