Farmers and Ranchers

Coordinate the duties on farms, ranches, greenhouses, and other agricultural businesses.

Farmers and Ranchers oversee the management of farms, ranches, greenhouses, nurseries and other organizations. They may hire and train workers. They may make decisions about activities like planting, harvesting, or marketing.

Wages	$37.14 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Farm/Farm and Ranch Management Greenhouse Operations and Management Plant Nursery Operations and Management
On the Job	Work Activities Estimate cost or material requirements. Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities. Approve expenditures. Determine resource needs. Implement organizational process or policy changes. Direct administrative or support services. Direct organizational operations, projects, or services. Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities. Manage agricultural or forestry operations. Prepare staff schedules or work assignments.
Career Pathways	Plant Systems
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