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NIOSH Programs > Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing > Sector Description
Agriculture, Forestry and FishingInput: Sector DescriptionThe Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, and harvesting fish and other animals on a farm, ranch, or from their natural habitats. Excluded from the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector are establishments primarily engaged in agricultural research and administering programs for regulating and conserving land, mineral, wildlife, and forest use. These establishments are classified in Industry 54171, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences; and Industry 92412, Administration of Conservation Programs, respectively. For more information regarding the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector, please see the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Web site (Code 11).
The "Industry at a Glance" profile from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed information about employment, wages, productivity, and occupational outlook for the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector. Page last updated: March 20, 2008
Page last reviewed: May 13, 2008 Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) |
NIOSH Program:Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing |
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