Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers run businesses that produce crops, livestock, and dairy products.
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- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
What do they typically do
- Adapt duties to the seasons, weather conditions, or a crop's growing cycle
- Supervise crop production and ranging process, including planting, fertilizing, harvesting, and herding
- Keep financial, tax, production, and employee records
- Repair farm machinery so it cultivates, harvests, and hauls crops
- Serve as sales agent for livestock and crops
- Select and buy supplies such as seed, fertilizers, and farm machinery
- Maintain farm facilities such as water pipes, hoses, fences, and animal shelters
- Decide how to raise crops or livestock, considering factors like federal program availability and soil conditions
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth 0.0%
Job Opening 3,100
Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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