Industry Detail
Animal Production
Industries in the animal production subsector raise or fatten animals for the sale of animals or animal products. This includes ranches, farms, and feedlots primarily engaged in keeping, grazing, breeding, or feeding animals. These animals are kept for the products they produce or for eventual sale. The animals are generally raised in various environments, from total confinement or captivity to feeding on an open range pasture. The industries in this subsector are grouped by important factors, such as suitable grazing or pasture land, specialized buildings, type of equipment, and the amount and types of labor required.
Regional Employers
| Alpha Foods | Litchfield |
| Willmar Poultry Co | Willmar |
| Willmar Poultry Co/Foley | Foley |
Occupations in Demand
| Occupational Title | Wage | Education and Training Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $ 34,848.06 | Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) |