OVERVIEW
An examination of the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry's compensation data. This data is backed by ERI's extensive research using industry salary survey data.
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Industry's average salary is 1.00% higher than the US average
Description
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
This division includes establishments primarily engaged in agricultural production, forestry, commercial fishing, hunting and trapping, and related services. The classification of agricultural production covers establishments (e.g., farms, ranches, dairies, greenhouses, nurseries, orchards, hatcheries) primarily engaged in the production of crops, plants, vines, or trees (excluding forestry operations); and the keeping, grazing, or feeding of livestock for the sale of livestock or livestock products (including serums), for livestock increase, or for value increase. Livestock as used here includes cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, and poultry. Also included are animal specialties, such as horses, rabbits, bees, pets, fur-bearing animals in captivity, and fish in captivity. Agricultural production also includes establishments primarily engaged in the operation of sod farms, cranberry bogs, and poultry hatcheries; in the production of mushrooms, bulbs, flower seeds, and vegetable seeds; and in the growing of hydroponic crops. Farms are the establishment units generally utilized for the purpose of industrial classification of agricultural production. A farm may consist of a single tract of land or a number of separate tracts which may be held under different tenures. For example, one tract may be owned by the farm operator and another rented. It may be operated by the operator alone or with the assistance of members of the household or hired employees, or it may be operated by a partnership, corporation, or other type of organization. When a landowner has one or more tenants, renters, croppers, or managers, the land operated by each is considered a farm. The classification of agricultural services includes establishments primarily engaged in supplying soil preparation services, crop services, landscape and horticultural services, veterinary and other animal services, and farm labor and management services. The classification of forestry covers establishments primarily engaged in the operation of timber tracts, tree farms, or forest nurseries; in the gathering of forest products; or in performing forestry services. The classification of fishing and hunting and trapping covers establishments primarily engaged in commercial fishing (including shellfish and marine products); in operating fish hatcheries and fish and game preserves; and in commercial hunting and trapping.
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Sub-Industries
Agriculture Crop Production
Learn MoreThis major group includes establishments such as farms, orchards, greenhouses, nurseries, and similar operations primarily engaged in producing crops, plants, vines, and trees, excluding forestry activities. It also includes operations focused on sod farming, cranberry bogs, mushroom production, bulb and seed cultivation (including flower and vegetable seeds), cannabis cultivation, and hydroponic crop growing.
Agriculture Production, Livestock and Animal Specialties
Learn MoreThis major group includes establishments such as farms, ranches, dairies, feedlots, egg production facilities, broiler facilities, poultry hatcheries, and apiaries that are primarily engaged in keeping, grazing, or feeding livestock for the sale of livestock or livestock products (including serums), for increasing livestock numbers, or for adding value. Livestock in this context includes cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, and all types of poultry. Also included are animal specialties such as horses, rabbits, bees, pets, fish in captivity, and fur-bearing animals in captivity.
Conservation and Protection Entities
Learn MorePrivate nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to preserve, protect, and improve the environment.
Natural Resource Services
Learn MoreOrganizations involved in the conservation and protection of water resources, land resources, energy resources, and other natural resources.
Zoos, Zoological Societies
Learn MoreOrganizations that maintain collections of living animals, birds, reptiles, aquatic plants and animals such as fish, shellfish, shore birds, insects, and other wildlife for purposes of study and public exhibition.
Agricultural Services
Learn MoreThis major group includes establishments primarily engaged in providing soil preparation services, crop services, veterinary services, other animal services, farm labor and management services, and landscape and horticultural services for others on a contract or fee basis. This excludes feedlots and poultry hatcheries operated on a contract or fee basis.
Forestry
Learn MoreThis major group includes establishments primarily engaged in operating timber tracts, tree farms, forest nurseries, and related activities such as reforestation services and the gathering of forest products including gums, barks, balsam needles, maple sap, Spanish moss, and similar items.
Fish and Wildlife
Learn MoreThis major group includes establishments primarily engaged in commercial fishing (including crabbing, lobstering, clamming, oystering, and the gathering of sponges and seaweed), and the operation of fish hatcheries and fish and game preserves in commercial hunting and trapping and in game propagation.
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