Occupation
Farm manager
Farm managers plan and run the production side of a farm or ranch, deciding what to grow or raise and organising the people, machinery, and inputs needed to do it. The work combines hands-on outdoor tasks with budgeting, scheduling, supervision, and record-keeping. Days follow the seasons and the weather rather than a fixed timetable.
Also known as: Agricultural manager · Farm operator · Ranch manager · Farm business manager
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What the work involves
Plan planting, breeding, or harvest schedules around soil conditions, weather, and buyer commitments.
Assign daily tasks to farm staff and seasonal workers and brief them on equipment and safety procedures.
Track seed, feed, fertiliser, fuel, and other inputs against the operating budget.
Inspect crops, herds, buildings, and machinery, and arrange repairs or veterinary attention.
Maintain production, traceability, and health-and-safety records for buyers, lenders, and inspectors.
Negotiate with suppliers, contractors, and buyers over inputs, services, and delivery terms.
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How people commonly enter
Working on a farm and progressing from farm worker to supervisor to manager through on-the-job experience.
A college certificate or diploma in agriculture, farm business management, or animal science.
A bachelor's degree in agriculture, agribusiness, or agricultural science, often with a work placement.
Moving across from a related role such as agronomy, livestock buying, or agricultural equipment sales.
Typical training: Varies by employer or jurisdiction
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
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Typical work context
- Outdoors
- High responsibility
- Varied work
- Physically active
- Team based
Outdoors · High responsibility · Varied work · Physically active · Team based
Related interests
- Enterprising (leading)
- Realistic (hands-on)
- Conventional (organizing)
Enterprising (leading) · Realistic (hands-on) · Conventional (organizing)
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