Table 3: Occupational Growth in the Agriculture Sector 1998-2008

OES Code Occupational Title Base 1998 Projected 2008 Percent Change Net Change
79041 Laborers, Landscaping/Groundskeeping 399 508 27.3 109
79021 Farm Equipment Operators 397 441 11.1 44
32951 Veterinary Techs/Technols 83 123 48.2 40
74002 Farm Workers, Except Agri Serv 380 419 10.3 39
32114 Veterinarians & Veterinary Inspectors 77 102 32.5 25
79017 Animal Caretakers, Except Farm 82 106 29.3 24
79806 Veterinary Assistants 78 101 29.5 23
55305 Reception/Information Clerks 46 65 41.3 19
71005 Farm Managers 180 198 10 18
79033 Pruners 44 55 25 11


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