Takeover Tracker
31%medium risk
Farm and Ranch Managers
vs

66 shared · 30 different

core competencies

27%medium risk
First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFarm and Ranch ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers
Risk Score31.4%26.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile47th23th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)8 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$87,980$59,330
Employment6K30K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Food Production
Economics and Accounting
Production and Processing
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Thinking Creatively
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Sales and Marketing
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Mechanical
Biology
Transportation

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Farm and Ranch Managers

32%

total discount

First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Farm and Ranch Managers

8 of 15 at risk
86%Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.
80%Monitor activities such as irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, milking, breeding, or grading to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards.
59%Buy or sell futures contracts or price farm products in advance of future sales to minimize risk or maximize profits.
59%Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production.
57%Inspect orchards or fields to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation.

First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers

5 of 15 at risk
87%Prepare reports concerning facility activities, employees' time records, and animal treatment.
85%Establish work schedules and procedures.
53%Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
52%Study feed, weight, health, genetic, or milk production records to determine feed formulas and rations and breeding schedules.
51%Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.

Wage Comparison

First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers earns -$28,650(-33%) vs Farm and Ranch Managers
Farm and Ranch ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers
10th
$51,700$39,610
25th
$67,970$47,660
Median
$87,980$59,330
75th
$115,200$76,640
90th
$156,530$90,840

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Farm and Ranch Managers2028–2035
First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Farm and Ranch Managers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Farm and Ranch Managers

$60,381

from $87,980

First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers

$43,584

from $59,330

After adjusting for AI risk, Farm and Ranch Managers offers $16,797 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Farm

0

Unique to First-Line

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
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