Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 3,744 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 73% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Direct the breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.
Industrial Production Managers
Very similar work+46% pay457 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 46% more—$132,662 vs your $90,868 here.
What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a bachelor's degree, with 5 years or more of experience.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Administration and Management
- Production and Processing
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
New skills to build
- Engineering and Technology
- Mechanical
- Public Safety and Security
Food Scientists and Technologists
Somewhat similar work+6% pay60 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 6% more—$96,701 vs your $90,868 here.
What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a bachelor's degree.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Production and Processing
- Inductive Reasoning
- Deductive Reasoning
- Problem Sensitivity
- Oral Expression
New skills to build
- Chemistry
- Science
- Food Production