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What They Do |
 | Farmers and farm managers manage the operations of farms, ranches, and orchards. They grow crops and raise/breed farm animals and market farm products. |
| Agricultural and related service contractors and managers direct and co-ordinate services such as artificial insemination, livestock shearing, ploughing, cultivating, and harvesting. |
| Specialized livestock workers carry out feeding, health, and breeding programs for livestock. They may also supervise farm workers/labourers. |
| Nursery and greenhouse operators and managers direct and co-ordinate the activities of their staff who grow/market trees, shrubs, flowers, and plants. |
| Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors and managers direct and co-ordinate the operations of landscaping, lawn care, tree, and other services. |
| Landscape and horticulture supervisors direct and co-ordinate the activities of associated workers. |
| Aquaculture operators and managers direct and co-ordinate the operations of facilities that cultivate and harvest fish, shellfish, and marine plants. |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
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| Administrative and support waste management and remediation services |
4.0% |
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| Arts entertainment and recreation |
2.0% |
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| Support activities for farms |
1.0% |
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| Public administration |
1.0% |
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| People in this group work for farmers, agricultural services, nurseries/greenhouses, landscaping companies, cemeteries, lawn care/tree service companies, landscaping departments of governments/other organizations, private fish hatcheries, and commercial aquatic farms. They may also be self-employed. |
| The unionization rate (10%) is below the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. |
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