Agricultural Inspectors

Examine food and fiber products, livestock, fish, and timber for quality and safety in accordance with government standards.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR CAREERS

America's farms and ranches provide food for the entire planet. Our woodlands' wood is likewise in high demand. Agricultural inspectors assist in ensuring that everything grown for commercial purposes fulfils government quality and safety standards. 

Inspectors are involved in many parts of the manufacturing process, frequently inspecting samples along the way. They also inspect the production equipment to ensure that it is clean and in excellent functioning order. This can be a physically demanding job that requires a lot of walking. Inspectors must sometimes bend or crawl to reach difficult-to-see areas. This position requires office work in addition to field activities. 

Inspectors are tasked with reviewing lab test results and writing reports. While some large corporations employ their own inspectors to oversee the manufacturing process, the majority of agricultural inspectors work for county and state governments, or for the federal government through the United States Department of Agriculture. 

Some occupations require a bachelor's degree. Inspectors are frequently licenced, which necessitates completing an exam. Agricultural inspectors perform a vital service to the public. We can have faith in the quality of the food we eat and the items we use because of their efforts.

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Characteristics

Level of responsibilities
Leadership
Dealing and handling conflicts
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Critical decision making

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Know More
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
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