Green Occupation:
11-9012.00 - Farmers and Ranchers
Green occupations will likely change as a result of the green economy. Green economy activities and technologies are increasing the demand for occupations, shaping the work and worker requirements needed for occupational performance, or generating new and emerging occupations.
Farmers and Ranchers is a Green Enhanced Skills occupation — green economy activities and technologies are likely to cause significant change to the work and worker requirements. New tasks, skills, knowledge, credentials may be needed. Employment demand remains the same, but there is potential for an increase.
Farmers and Ranchers work in the following green economy sectors:
- Agriculture and Forestry — This sector covers activities related to using natural pesticides, efficient land management or farming, and aquaculture.