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CAREER
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$73,060
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-2.8% (decline)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.
Other Job Titles Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers May Have
Aquaculture Director, Farm Manager, Greenhouse Manager, Ranch Manager
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
The time of year matters a lot with what's going on day to day. We work in the field and keep an eye on progress should any issues arise like pests or disease that could harm us in the final stages of the growing season. We consult with retailers, seed salespeople, and agronomists to understand how to best handle any issues that may present themselves. Also we need to plan for next year before this year's harvest even begins.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
- Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
- Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
- Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
- Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
No data currently available.
Stay tuned! We’ll update this section as soon as data is available.Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Graduate
Non-Profit/Public/...
Certification / License
Master Gardener
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Aquaculture
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Working together to support a common goal. Hands-on learning to enhance habitats through rock wall building, debris removal, and invasive species removal.
You need to know your way around a toolbox for sure. I'm not a pro carpenter, welder, or electrician, but you get into all kinds of work on a farm. If there's a project you can't handle properly you may need to hire someone to do it for you. There are days I wish I would have taken some more vocational training to have more formal education in the trades.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Middle School Students
Organic Gardener ,
You can start pursuing gardening at any time and any age. I literally started gardening using just a plastic tub and some lettuce that I'd bought from the store, so you don't need too many resources to get started!
Have a function that contributes to strengthening your community.
High School Students
College Students
Everyone
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