Nursery and greenhouse operators and managers direct and coordinate the activities of their staff who grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants. Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors and managers direct and coordinate the operations of landscaping, lawn care, tree and other services. Landscape and horticulture supervisors direct and coordinate the activities of associated workers. Aquaculture operators and managers direct and coordinate the operations of facilities that cultivate and harvest fish, shellfish and marine plants. Education, Training and Experience People in this group may require some high school or a high school diploma.
Many recent entrants have a high school diploma.
They usually need a college diploma, and training and experience in agriculture, livestock husbandry, aquaculture, landscaping or horticulture. The proportion of women in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years. This rate is among the lowest for technical, paraprofessional and skilled occupations and for occupations in the primary industry sector. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers. Increasing adoption of biotechnology and computerized systems in farming will require farm managers to learn skills in these areas.