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Sub-major group 61

PSOC Sub-major group 61 — Market-oriented skilled agricultural workers (2026)

Market-oriented skilled agricultural workers plan, organize and perform farming operations to grow and harvest field or tree and shrub crops and produce a variety of animals and animal products for sale or delivery on a regular basis to wholesale buyers, marketing organisations or at markets. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level. Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: preparing the soil; sowing, planting, spraying, fertilizing and harvesting field crops; growing fruit and other tree and shrub crops; growing garden vegetables and horticultural products; raising, breeding and tending animals mainly to obtain meat, milk, hair, fur, skin, or sericultural, apiarian or other products; storing and carrying out some processing of produce; selling their products to purchasers, marketing organizations or at markets. Supervision of other workers may be included. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 611 Market Gardeners and Crop Growers 612 Animal Producers 613 Mixed Crop and Animal Producers

Level Sub-major group
Code 61
Children 3
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Market-oriented skilled agricultural workers plan, organize and perform farming operations to grow and harvest field or tree and shrub crops and produce a variety of animals and animal products for sale or delivery on a regular basis to wholesale buyers, marketing organisations or at markets. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level. Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: preparing the soil; sowing, planting, spraying, fertilizing and harvesting field crops; growing fruit and other tree and shrub crops; growing garden vegetables and horticultural products; raising, breeding and tending animals mainly to obtain meat, milk, hair, fur, skin, or sericultural, apiarian or other products; storing and carrying out some processing of produce; selling their products to purchasers, marketing organizations or at markets. Supervision of other workers may be included. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 611 Market Gardeners and Crop Growers 612 Animal Producers 613 Mixed Crop and Animal Producers

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this sub-major group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers.

Selection note

How to choose it

Compare the nearby children: Market gardeners and crop growers, Animal producers, Mixed crop and animal producers.

FAQ

What does PSOC 61 cover?

Market-oriented skilled agricultural workers plan, organize and perform farming operations to grow and harvest field or tree and shrub crops and produce a variety of animals and animal products for sale or delivery on a regular basis to wholesale buyers, marketing organisations or at markets. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level. Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: preparing the soil; sowing, planting, spraying, fertilizing and harvesting field crops; growing fruit and other tree and shrub crops; growing garden vegetables and horticultural products; raising, breeding and tending animals mainly to obtain meat, milk, hair, fur, skin, or sericultural, apiarian or other products; storing and carrying out some processing of produce; selling their products to purchasers, marketing organizations or at markets. Supervision of other workers may be included. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 611 Market Gardeners and Crop Growers 612 Animal Producers 613 Mixed Crop and Animal Producers

Where is PSOC 61 used in practice?

Use this sub-major group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers.

How do I choose PSOC 61 over nearby options?

Compare the nearby children: Market gardeners and crop growers, Animal producers, Mixed crop and animal producers.