农业管理者

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.

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.

Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors (See 82030 Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors)

Managers in horticulture (See 80021 Managers in horticulture)