This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising hogs and pigs. These establishments may include farming activities, such as breeding, farrowing, and the raising of weanling pigs, feeder pigs, or market size hogs.
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Occupations
in Demand for Hog & Pig Farming |
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| Farmworkers & Laborers (Crop & Animal) | 950 |
 |
4.2% |
976 |
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| Farm & Other Agricultural Managers | NA |
NA |
-5.1% |
NA |
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| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 30 |
 |
29.3% |
108 |
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| Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer | 1,520 |
 |
0.3% |
763 |
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| Animal Breeders | NA |
NA |
NA |
4.4% |
NA |
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| Veterinary Technologists & Technicians | 20 |
NA |
1.9% |
34 |
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| Veterinary Assistants | 20 |
NA |
1.9% |
34 |
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| Bookkeeping, Acctg., & Auditing Clerks | 870 |
 |
5.4% |
744 |
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| First-line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers (Line Managers) | 540 |
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0.7% |
258 |
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| Source:
Minnesota Dept.
of Employment & Economic Development 1st Quarter 2009 Median Salary Data from the Minnesota Salary Survey for Region 6W and Region 8 Current Demand Data from the Occupations in Demand Tool for Region 6W and Region 8 Projected Employment Data from the 2006-2016 Minnesota Employment Projections Program for Southwest Minnesota |
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