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Farmers and Farm Managers

Farmers and farm managers raise crops and livestock for market.

Farms vary greatly in size from small family operations to those with 100 or more full-time and seasonal workers. Owners of very large farms may hire farm managers to supervise all staff or focus on a single activity, such as harvesting.

Quick Facts

Wages:  Data not available

 

Employment Outlook:   Percent Growth   -1.9%
Shrinking


Education and Training Needed:
Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)

Skills Needed:

Operating Equipment,  Monitoring Equipment,  Making Decisions 

Tools and Technology:

  • Tools: Animal husbandry equipment,  Cultivators,  Fertilizer spreaders or distributors 
  • Technology: Enterprise resource planning ERP software,  Accounting software,  Analytical or scientific software 

Job Title Examples:

Beef Farm Operator,  Cattleman,  Garden Center Manager