The Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 35,042 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 36,326, an increase of 3.66%. With OSHA reported accident rates of less than that of the the Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming including Feedlots Industry as a whole, things have been relatively safe over the past five years.