Also called: Field Supervisor, Mayordomo, Farm Foreman
Leads a crew of farmworkers in the field, assigning tasks and keeping work safe, fast, and high quality.
The supervisor walks the rows at dawn, splits the crew between picking and pruning, and checks fruit quality in the bins. They train new workers, track hours, fix a broken irrigation line if needed, and report yields to the farm manager.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Most rise from farmwork; ag classes or a 2-year degree in crop science helps with promotion.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Agricultural Production, Crop Science (2-year).
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 45-1011: Average (3% to 4%).
Low risk for 10 years. Apps track hours and pace, but leading a crew, training workers and keeping them safe in the field stays human.
Classes: Spanish, Agriculture CTE class, Leadership class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 45-1011.
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