Bureau of Labor Statistics
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry: NAICS 115On This PageAbout the Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry subsectorThe support activities for agriculture and forestry subsector is part of the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. Industries in the Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry subsector provide support services that are an essential part of agricultural and forestry production. These support activities may be performed by the agriculture or forestry producing establishment or conducted independently as an alternative source of inputs required for the production process for a given crop, animal, or forestry industry. Establishments that primarily perform these activities independent of the agriculture or forestry producing establishment are in this subsector. North American Industry Classification System The support activities for agriculture and forestry subsector consists of these industry groups:
Workforce StatisticsThis section provides information relating to employment in support activities for agriculture and forestry. These data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys. The following tables present an overview of the industry including mass layoffs, data for occupations common to the industry, and projections of occupational employment change. Layoffs
(Source: Mass Layoff Statistics) Extended Mass Layoffs
(Source: Mass Layoff Statistics) Employment by Occupation
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics) ProjectionsFor projected (future) employment estimates, see the National Employment Matrix, which includes employment estimates by industry and occupation for support activities for agriculture and forestry. (Source: Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections) EarningsRecent hourly and annual earnings for occupations commonly found in support activities for agriculture and forestry. Earnings by Occupation
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics) Work-related Fatalities, Injuries, and IllnessesThis section presents data for the industry on the number of workplace fatalities and the rates of workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in support activities for agriculture and forestry. An injury or illness is considered to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.
(Source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities) Workplace TrendsThis section presents data on the number of establishments in support activities for agriculture and forestry. Establishments
(Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages) Other BLS ResourcesCareer Guide to IndustriesTo learn about careers from an industry perspective, see the Career Guide to Industries.
Data extracted on: October 08, 2008 |
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