Overview
Managers in agriculture plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations and functions of farms. They are responsible for growing crops, raising and breeding livestock, poultry and other animals, marketing farm products and enhancing farms' sustainability through, notably, the implementation of new technologies. They usually own and operate their own establishment.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Manage the overall operations of a farm, ranch or orchard
Determine the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised
Organize and co-ordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities; raising and breeding of livestock and poultry
Hire and manage farm personnel
Establish a marketing program
Develop and keep financial and production records
Purchase farm machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies
Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
Perform farming duties.
May collect data and use digital technology tools and equipment to enhance the sustainability of the farm.
Managers in agriculture manage farms of various sizes which may specialize in particular crops such as wheat, apples or potatoes or raise particular livestock such as beef cattle, swine or poultry.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
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$28,000
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Education and training
Employment requirements
Extensive farming experience, obtained as a farm supervisor or specialized crop or livestock worker or by working on a farm, is usually required.
A university degree or college diploma in agricultural management or other field related to crop or livestock production may be required.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
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