Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.

Tasks Include:

Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.
Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.
Coordinate clerical, record-keeping, inventory, requisitioning, and marketing activities.
Direct the breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement.
Negotiate with buyers for the sale, storage, or shipment of crops or livestock.
Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: -4.0%

National: -1.6%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$83,770.00

State

$78,300.00

Regional

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Description

Career Cluster:

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

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Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.
Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
Prepare reports required by state and federal laws.
Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.
Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.
Coordinate clerical, record-keeping, inventory, requisitioning, and marketing activities.
Direct the breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement.
Negotiate with buyers for the sale, storage, or shipment of crops or livestock.
Coordinate the selection and maintenance of brood stock.
Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production.
Provide information to customers on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, and lawns.
Analyze market conditions to determine acreage allocations.
Supervise the construction of farm or ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, drainage systems, wells, or roads.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Replace chemical insecticides with environmentally friendly practices, such as adding pest-repelling plants to fields.

Tasks Include:

Conduct inspections to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation.
Conduct or supervise stock examinations to identify diseases or parasites.
Determine types or quantities of crops, plants, or livestock to be grown and raised, based on budgets, federal incentives, market conditions, executive directives, projected sales volumes, or soil conditions.
Determine, administer, and execute policies relating to operations administration and standards, facility maintenance, and safety.
Direct crop production operations, such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting.
Evaluate marketing or sales alternatives for products.
Hire, supervise, and train support workers.
Monitor activities, such as irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, milking, breeding, and grading, to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards.
Monitor environments to ensure maintenance of optimum animal or plant life.
Obtain financing for and purchase necessary machinery, land, supplies, or livestock.

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
78.25	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
72.50	Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
70.50	Biology	Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
65.75	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
59.75	Personnel and Human Resources	Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
59.75	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
59.25	Food Production	Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
57.25	Economics and Accounting	Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
57.25	Sales and Marketing	Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
56.25	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
55.50	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
55.50	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
52.50	Chemistry	Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
72.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
72.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
68.75	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
65.50	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
65.50	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
65.50	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
62.50	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
62.50	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
59.50	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
59.50	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
59.50	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
59.50	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
56.25	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
53.00	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
53.00	Negotiation	Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
53.00	Operations Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
50.00	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
50.00	Systems Evaluation	Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
50.00	Management of Financial Resources	Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
72.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
72.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
72.00	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
72.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
72.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
68.75	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
68.75	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
68.75	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
65.50	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
65.50	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
65.50	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
59.50	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
59.50	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
59.50	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
59.50	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
56.25	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
56.25	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
56.25	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
50.00	Mathematical Reasoning	The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
50.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50.00	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
85.75	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
81.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
77.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
73.25	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
72.50	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
72.25	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
71.25	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
71.25	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
70.50	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
69.50	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
68.50	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
68.00	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
67.75	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
67.75	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
67.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
67.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
67.00	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
67.00	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
64.50	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
63.50	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
63.25	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
62.00	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
62.00	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
61.75	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
61.25	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
60.50	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
60.25	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
59.25	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
59.00	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
58.75	Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
57.75	Selling or Influencing Others	Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
57.50	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
56.00	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
55.00	Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
54.25	Staffing Organizational Units	Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
52.25	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
88.25	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
84.75	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
80.25	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
79.50	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
79.50	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
77.00	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
75.25	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
74.50	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
74.50	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
74.50	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
74.25	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
73.50	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
73.50	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
68.75	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
67.25	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
55.00	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
70.33	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
64.83	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
61.17	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
61.00	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
57.33	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
96.60	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
95.60	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
91.00	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
90.60	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
89.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
85.40	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
84.40	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
83.60	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
82.40	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
81.80	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
80.40	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
79.60	Outdoors, Under Cover	How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
79.20	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
77.60	In an Open Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
77.60	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
75.60	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
70.80	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
69.80	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
69.80	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
69.80	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
68.60	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
68.40	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
67.80	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
66.20	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
65.60	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
65.60	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
64.60	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
63.40	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
62.80	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
61.80	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
61.20	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
60.80	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
57.40	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
55.00	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
54.20	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
53.80	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
52.20	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
51.40	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$47,800.00	$83,770.00	$109,090.00
Virginia	$46,720.00	$78,300.00	$90,690.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	856,600	842,900	-1.6%
Virginia	29,705	28,520	-4.0%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	4.0
Thinking Creatively	4.0
Getting Information	4.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	4.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	3.5
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	3.5
Analyzing Data or Information	3.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	3.5
Documenting/Recording Information	3.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.5
Training and Teaching Others	3.5
Handling and Moving Objects	3.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	3.5
Coaching and Developing Others	3.5
Processing Information	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.5
Performing General Physical Activities	3.5
Selling or Influencing Others	3.5
Performing Administrative Activities	3.5
Developing and Building Teams	3.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	3.0
Staffing Organizational Units	3.0
Working with Computers	3.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.0
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	3.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	3.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.0

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Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

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Averett University
Blue Ridge Community College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Patrick & Henry Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Western Community College

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