Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers are responsible for overseeing one or more agricultural businesses such as farms and ranches. These managers typically focus on the business aspects of managing a farm such as sales and marketing.
The duties of an agricultural manager vary depending on the size of the agricultural establishment. A small farm may require the manager to perform physical work, operate machinery, and plant cultivate and harvest crops. Some managers contract tenant farmers to carry out daily activities to allow the manager to focus on business aspects like sales and marketing.
While many Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers learn the necessary skills by growing up on a farm, increased complexities in agricultural business practices, machinery, and harvesting technique, are making an associate’s or bachelor’s degree more necessary to become a manager. Take a look at the degrees being offered in many locations.