First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers score 28 out of 100, which is moderate exposure to AI. That ranks #548 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 30 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 4 on its own and 9 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 5 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

28/ 100

Moderate

Rank: #548of 923 jobs
US workers: 27,960BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $59,320a year
In real AI use: 5 of 30tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 4 (13%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 9 (30%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 17 (57%)

Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Read inventory records, customer orders, or shipping schedules to determine required activities.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Prepare and maintain time or payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, or disciplinary actions.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Calculate or monitor budgets for maintenance or development of collections, grounds, or infrastructure.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Monitor operations to identify and solve problems, improve work methods, and ensure compliance with safety, company, and government regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
Plan work schedules according to personnel and equipment availability.AI can speed this up with extra software
Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Direct or assist with the adjustment or repair of equipment or machinery.Little or no AI speed-up

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Questions about first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers and AI

Will AI replace first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers?

Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers score 28 out of 100 (moderate exposure), #548 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 13 of the job's 30 tasks, 4 of them on its own, while 17 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped"; "Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules"; "Read inventory records, customer orders, or shipping schedules to determine required activities".

Which first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters"; "Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations"; "Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 5 of the 30 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as first-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers, and what do they earn?

About 27,960 people in the US, with median pay of $59,320 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.