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Contractors, Operators and Supervisors in Agriculture, Horticulture and Aquaculture

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Current Conditions | Work Prospects | Outlook to 2009 | Preparing for the Competition
 


Current Conditions

Your work prospects are rated LIMITED because:


Employement grew at an average rate.

Hourly wages ($15.33) are close to the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average.

The unemployment rate (2%) is below the 2004 average (7%).


Work Prospects

Work Prospects

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Outlook To 2009

Your work prospects will continue to be LIMITED because:


The employment growth rate will likely be average. The consolidation of farms, technological innovation, and low prices for agricultural products will likely continue to slow the demand for workers.

Although the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.

The number of job openings will likely exceed the number of job seekers. This will not be significant enough to have an impact on the work prospects.


Preparing for the Competition


You'll find more job opportunities looking for work as a landscaping/grounds maintenance contractor, farm contractor, and specialized livestock worker.