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Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing
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Executive Summary of the Division
“The classification of agricultural production covers establishments . . . primarily engaged in the production of crops, plants, vines, or trees. . .; 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. . . .
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 . . . ; in operating fish hatcheries and fish and game preserves; and in commercial hunting and trapping.”
(1987 Standard Industrial Classification Manual Pg. 21)
The Major Groups of Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing
- Agricultural Production - Crops (SIC 01)
- Agriculture Production - Livestock & Animal Specialties (SIC 02)
- Agricultural Services (SIC 07)
- Forestry (SIC 08)
- Fishing, Hunting, & Trapping (SIC 09)
Wyoming Covered Employment
The majority of this industry is found in SIC 02, Agricultural Production - Livestock & Animal Specialties. This is due to the large number of sheep and cattle ranches relative to the rest of the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Industry. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that SIC 07 Agricultural Services, is the second largest section within this division. Agricultural Services include such things as: veterinarians, game processing, lawn and garden services, breeding, grooming, and kennels. The majority of this industry is not covered by Unemployment Insurance, therefore the total figures are much lower than what exists in the state. Only 35 percent of Agriculture is covered employment.
The Top Employing Occupations within Agriculture,
Forestry, & Fishing
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Employment |
Wages |
| Occupational Title |
Base 1996 |
Projected 2006 |
Entry |
Skilled |
| 79041 Laborers, Landscapers/Groundskeepers |
399 |
507 |
$5.89 |
$8.48 |
| 79021 Farm Equipment Operators |
397 |
438 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 74002 Farm Workers, Except Agricultural Services |
380 |
416 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 79999 Agric, Forest, Fishing Workers, NEC |
380 |
416 |
7.15 |
11.81 |
| 71005 Farm Managers |
180 |
214 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 32951 Veterinary Techs/Technols |
83 |
113 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 79017 Animal Caretakers, Except Farm |
82 |
106 |
5.25 |
7.72 |
| 79806 Veterinary Assistants |
78 |
105 |
6.49 |
7.97 |
| 32114 Vets & Vet Inspectors |
77 |
104 |
15.05 |
18.97 |
| 55305 Reception/Information Clerks |
46 |
61 |
6.29 |
8.46 |
| 79033 Pruners |
44 |
55 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 15032 Lawn Service Managers |
37 |
51 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 55108 Secretaries, Ex Legal or Med |
35 |
38 |
7.1 |
10.65 |
| 55338 Bookkeeping, Accounting, Audit Clerks |
35 |
38 |
6.92 |
10.92 |
| 98902 Hand Packers & Packagers |
31 |
36 |
5.23 |
7.61 |
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The Table above shows the top 15 employing occupations within Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing. Many agricultural occupations are not surveyed during the Wyoming wage survey, therefore we don’t have either an entry or skilled wage for those occupations. This industry is expected to grow 20.9 percent by the year 2006. But due to the small number of employment within this industry, a 20.9 percent growth rate will not constitute a large increase in the number of jobs.
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