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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.

Farmers and Farm Managers are in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster and the Animal Systems pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median

$37.17 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   -2.8%

Shrinking    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Bachelor's or higher degree plus work experience is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Decide the kind and amount of crops or livestock to be raised. Use information about market, weather, and farm size to make decisions.
  • Select and purchase supplies and equipment, such as tractors, seed, or fertilizer.
  • Set up and operate farm machines for planting, maintaining, or harvesting crops.
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Job Title Examples:

 Beef Farm Operator,  Cattleman,  Garden Center Manager 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.