Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, rabbits, finfish, shellfish, and bees. Attend to animals produced for animal products, such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, and honey. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, milking, castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, catching, and loading animals. May maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth deliveries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May clean and maintain animal housing areas. Includes workers who shear wool from sheep and collect eggs in hatcheries.

Tasks Include:

Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies.
Drive trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals.
Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain.
Provide medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations, or arrange for veterinarians to provide more extensive treatment.
Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences.
Move equipment, poultry, or livestock from one location to another, manually or using trucks or carts.
Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps.
Mark livestock to identify ownership and grade, using brands, tags, paint, or tattoos.
Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures.
Segregate animals according to weight, age, color, and physical condition.

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: -0.7%

National: -5.2%

Education

Some College Courses

Job Zone:

Two: Some Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)

Median Earnings:

National

$35,120.00

State

$32,630.00

Regional

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Description

Career Cluster:

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Education

Required Level of Education

Some College Courses = 39.39%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 24.97%
Less than a High School Diploma = 18%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 8.94%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 8.47%
Bachelor's Degree = 0.23%

Related Work Experience

None = 40.20%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 23.12%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 22.57%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 10.45%
Up to and including 1 month = 2.35%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 0.77%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 0.54%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

None = 34.60%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 17.41%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 13.67%
Up to and including 1 month = 12.94%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 10.92%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 10.45%

On-the-Job Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 37.27%
None or short demonstration = 26.72%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 13.44%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 11.88%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 10.69%

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies.
Drive trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals.
Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain.
Provide medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations, or arrange for veterinarians to provide more extensive treatment.
Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences.
Move equipment, poultry, or livestock from one location to another, manually or using trucks or carts.
Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps.
Mark livestock to identify ownership and grade, using brands, tags, paint, or tattoos.
Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures.
Segregate animals according to weight, age, color, and physical condition.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Mix feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions.
Shift animals between grazing areas to ensure that they have sufficient access to food.
Order food for animals, and arrange for its delivery.
Perform duties related to livestock reproduction, such as breeding animals within appropriate timeframes, performing artificial inseminations, and helping with animal births.
Patrol grazing lands on horseback or using all-terrain vehicles.
Maintain growth, feeding, production, and cost records.
Groom, clip, trim, or castrate animals, dock ears and tails, or shear coats to collect hair.
Spray livestock with disinfectants and insecticides, or dip or bathe animals.
Protect herds from predators, using trained dogs.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled (All terrain vehicles ATV)
Animal shearing or clipping equipment (Animal hair clippers)
Animal shearing or clipping equipment (Animal hair trimmers)
Livestock trailers (Animal trailers)
Veterinary injection or suction units or accessories (Animal vaccination syringes)
Feed mixers (Automated feed batch mixers)
Animal watering machines (Automatic watering devices)
Backhoes
Veterinary injection or suction units or accessories (Balling guns)
Blood collection syringes (Blood drawing syringes)
Veterinary castration instruments (Castration equipment)
Animal husbandry equipment (Cattle chutes)
Animal husbandry equipment (Cattle prods)
Hammers (Claw hammers)
Animal husbandry equipment (Debeakers)
Animal husbandry equipment (Dehorners)
Desktop computers
Hand sprayers (Disinfectant sprayers)
Respirators (Dust and particulate respirators)
Livestock identification equipment (Ear taggers)
Egg inspection or collecting equipment (Egg candlers)
Egg inspection or collecting equipment (Egg grading machines)
Egg inspection or collecting equipment (Egg washing machines)
Animal weighing scales (Electronic animal scales)
Light trucks or sport utility vehicles (Farm trucks)
Conveyor screw (Feed conveyors)
Animal husbandry equipment (Feed trailers)
Animal husbandry equipment (Feed wagons)
Fog or mist generators (Fumigators)
Grease guns
Hand trucks or accessories (Hand trucks)
Veterinary nail trimmers or cutters (Hoof trimmers)
Bridles (Horse bridles)
Saddles (Horse saddles)
Hand sprayers (Insecticide sprayers)
Veterinary injection or suction units or accessories (Insemination syringes)
Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
Animal husbandry equipment (Milking equipment sterilizers)
Milking machines
Agricultural tractors (Multipurpose tractors)
Veterinary nail trimmers or cutters (Nail trimmers)
Nebulizers or accessories (Nebulizers)
Post hole digger (Post hole diggers)
Incubators or brooders for poultry (Poultry incubators)
Power drills
Power saws
Shovels
Skid steer loaders
Snowplow attachments (Snowplows)
Animal husbandry equipment (Tail dockers)
Veterinary injection or suction units or accessories (Veterinary intravenous IV sets)

Technologies Include:

Data base user interface and query software

BCL Landview Systems WinCrop
Farm Works Software Trac

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Spreadsheet software

Spreadsheet software

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
55.00	Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
54.00	Biology	Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
53.75	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.
53.50	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
53.00	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
51.25	Food Production	Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
50.00	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
59.50	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
56.25	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
53.00	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.
53.00	Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
53.00	Operations Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
53.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
50.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
50.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
50.00	Troubleshooting	Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
50.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
50.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
68.75	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.
65.50	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
59.50	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.
59.50	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
59.50	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
56.25	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56.25	Trunk Strength	The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
53.00	Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
53.00	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
53.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
53.00	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).
53.00	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
53.00	Multilimb Coordination	The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
53.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
53.00	Static Strength	The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
50.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
50.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
50.00	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.
50.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
74.75	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.
74.50	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
74.25	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
69.25	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
68.25	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
66.00	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
65.00	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
63.50	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
63.25	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
63.25	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
61.50	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
59.50	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
59.50	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
59.00	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.
58.00	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
57.75	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
56.75	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.
55.50	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
55.25	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
55.00	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
52.25	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
52.00	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
51.25	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
50.75	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
50.50	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
50.00	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
82.00	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
78.75	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.
76.25	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
76.00	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
74.50	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
63.50	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
63.25	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
61.50	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
60.25	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
57.00	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
56.50	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
55.25	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
55.25	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
51.50	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
49.75	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
86.00	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
83.80	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
82.60	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
82.40	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?
82.40	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
79.60	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
79.40	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
78.60	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?
77.80	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
77.00	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?
74.80	Outdoors, Under Cover	How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
73.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
72.60	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
72.20	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
71.40	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
71.40	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?
71.00	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
70.40	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?
67.40	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
64.60	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?
63.60	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?
62.40	In an Open Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
62.40	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
62.00	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
61.80	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
61.40	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
60.80	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
60.60	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
60.00	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
59.20	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
55.20	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?
51.20	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?
50.20	Exposed to Disease or Infections	How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$25,500.00	$35,120.00	$42,850.00
Virginia	$26,710.00	$32,630.00	$42,390.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	$31,580.00	$36,510.00	$52,140.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$29,650.00	$30,520.00	$47,460.00
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	$28,380.00	$31,770.00	$45,810.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$26,380.00	$29,880.00	$34,900.00
Northern Virginia	$31,130.00	$37,420.00	$54,310.00
Piedmont Workforce	$27,930.00	$34,190.00	$44,740.00
Shenandoah Valley	$26,860.00	$30,000.00	$40,880.00
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	204,700	194,100	-5.2%
Virginia	913	907	-0.7%

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

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

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Titles

Animal Care Taker
Animal Feeder
Animal Herder
Animal Husbandry Worker
Animal Keeper
Aquaculture Worker
Aquatic Laborer
Aquatic Life Laborer
Artificial Breeding Distributor
Bait Digger
Barn Hand
Barn Worker
Bee Keeper
Bee Raiser
Bee Robber
Bee Tender
Bee Worker
Beekeeper
Bottler
Breeder Hen Service Technician
Breeding Technician
Broodmare Barn Groom
Brush Cutter
Buccaro
Caponizer
Care Taker
Castrator
Cattle Alley Worker
Cattle Brander
Cattle Care Worker
Cattle Dehorner
Cattle Dipper
Cattle Driver
Cattle Feeder
Cattle Sprayer
Chick Room Supervisor
Chicken Catcher
Chicken Dresser
Chicken Handler
Chicken Hatchery Helper
Chicken Picker
Chicken Raiser
Chicken Tender
Chicken Vaccinator
Chopper
Chore Tender
Chore Worker
Chute Man
Cow Puncher
Cow Rider
Cow Tender
Cow Washer
Cowboy
Cowpuncher
Dairy Farm Worker
Dairy Farmer
Dairy Farmworker
Dairy Feed Worker
Dairy Hand
Dairy Worker
Dairyman
Debeaker
Dipper
Ditch Cleaner
Ditch Digger
Ditch Rider
Ditch Tender
Ditcher
Dude Wrangler
Egg Gatherer
Egg Setter
Exercise Rider
Farm Hand
Farm Helper
Farm Laborer
Farm or Ranch Animal Caretaker
Farm Rancher
Farmer
Farming
Farrowing Worker
Feed Grinder
Fence Builder
Fence Erector
Fence Installer
Fence Post Driver
Fence Rider
Field Aide
Field Broomer
Field Hand
Field Handyman
Field Hauler
Field Worker
Firebreak Cutter
Fish Farm Laborer
Fish Hatchery Assistant
Fish Hatchery Man
Fish Hatchery Worker
Fish, Frog, or Oyster Farmer
Fleece Tier
Frog or Oyster Farmworker
Game Farm Helper
General Farmer
Goat Herder
Groom
Groomer
Hand
Handyman
Hatchery Attendant
Hatchery Employee
Hatchery Helper
Hatchery Laborer
Hatchery Man
Hatchery Worker
Hay Buckler
Hay Stacker
Herder
Herdsman
Hired Hand
Hired Help
Hired Man
Hired Worker
Hog Handler
Honey Extractor
Horse Groomer
Horse Wrangler
Horses or Mules Teamster
Hose Sprayer
Husbandry Person
Incubator Machine Operator
Incubator Operator
Incubator Tender
Inoculator
Insemination Worker
Jackaroo
Kennel Worker
Laborer
Lamber
Land Clearer
Lead Rider
Line Rider
Livestock Caretaker
Livestock Farmer
Livestock Farmworker
Livestock Feeder
Livestock Handler
Livestock Laborer
Livestock Ranch Hand
Livestock Yard Attendant
Loader
Machine Egg Washer
Machine Milker
Milk Bottler
Milk House Worker
Milker
Milking Machine Operator
Milking Worker
Milkman
Mule Driver
Mustanger
Pack Mule Worker
Pen Rider
Pole Setter
Portable Track Line Marker
Portable Trackman
Poultry Cleaner
Poultry Culler
Poultry Debeaker
Poultry Dresser
Poultry Farm Laborer
Poultry Farmer
Poultry Farmworker
Poultry Hatchery Laborer
Poultry Hatchery Man
Poultry Picker
Poultry Pinner
Poultry Raiser
Poultry Service Technician
Poultry Tender
Poultry Vaccinator
Poultryman
Ranch Hand
Ranch Helper
Range Rider
Rat Poisoner
Rat Trapper
Rider
Sheep Herder
Sheep Shearer
Shepherd
Shrimp Pond Laborer
Silo Filler
Soft Crab Shedder
Sorting Cows Worker
Sorting Livestock Worker
Sow Farm Barn Technician
Spooner
Stable Attendant
Stable Cleaner
Stable Hand
Stable Helper
Stallion Keeper
Stock Driver
Stock Feeder
Teamster
Truck Driver
Turkey Egg Gatherer
Turkey Picker
Turkey Pinner
Vaccinator
Vaquero
Wage Hand
Wool Sacker
Worm Farm Laborer
Worm Grower
Worm Packer
Worm Picker
Wrangler
Yard Worker

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