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Inspect agricultural products and equipment to make sure they comply with health and safety laws.

Agricultural Inspectors inspect farm equipment, products, and facilities. They make sure farm-related products and activities are safe and in compliance with government rules and regulations.

Wages	$28.89 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Fair
Education & Training	Associate's degree is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Agricultural and Food Products Processing
On the Job	Work Activities Maintain operational records. Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification. Examine animals to detect illness, injury or other problems. Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met. Measure physical characteristics of forestry or agricultural products. Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing. Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment. Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.
Career Pathways	Regulation
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