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What Does it Take to Be an Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisor?

Career Description Directly supervise and coordinate activities of agricultural crop or horticultural workers.

What Do Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors Do On a Daily Basis?

  • Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs.
  • Perform hardscape activities, including installation or repair of irrigation systems, resurfacing or grading of paths, rockwork, or erosion control.
  • Plan or supervise infrastructure or collection maintenance functions, such as planting, fertilizing, pest or weed control, or landscaping.
  • Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.
  • Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.
  • Prepare and maintain time or payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, or disciplinary actions.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as an Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor?

These are the skills Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors say are the most useful in their careers:

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.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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  • Christmas Tree Farmer
  • Greenhouse Superintendent
  • Agronomy Location Manager
  • Yarder Boss

Is There Going to be Demand for Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors?

In the United States, there were 48,700 jobs for Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisor in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 2.1% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,000 new jobs for Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisor by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 6,500 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor are Nevada, Wyoming, and Oregon. Watch out if you plan on working in South Carolina, Florida, or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of an Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor

Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors make between $28,420 and $78,920 a year.

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Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors who work in Minnesota, Alabama, or Iowa, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $63,350
Alaska $44,550
Arizona $51,540
Arkansas $46,570
California $47,360
Colorado $57,330
Connecticut $49,180
Delaware $54,780
Florida $47,310
Georgia $50,150
Hawaii $56,440
Idaho $45,230
Illinois $49,190
Indiana $47,880
Iowa $58,040
Kansas $50,230
Kentucky $49,440
Louisiana $54,830
Maine $49,120
Maryland $55,750
Massachusetts $53,360
Michigan $50,060
Minnesota $65,340
Missouri $49,280
Montana $41,980
Nebraska $60,330
Nevada $46,010
New Hampshire $46,430
New Jersey $46,140
New Mexico $40,540
New York $56,750
North Carolina $60,510
Ohio $55,620
Oklahoma $54,510
Oregon $49,610
Pennsylvania $54,160
South Carolina $58,270
South Dakota $46,030
Tennessee $45,460
Texas $52,170
Utah $46,110
Vermont $47,750
Virginia $54,190
Washington $53,950
West Virginia $45,520
Wisconsin $52,100

What Tools & Technology do Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Web browser software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Work scheduling software
  • Payroll software

How to Become an Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor

What kind of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisor requirements are there?

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Where Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors Are Employed

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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