MyMajors Career Profile

What they do:

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.

Typical Tasks

Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.

Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.

Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.

Prepare reports required by state and federal laws.

Coordinate clerical, record-keeping, inventory, requisitioning, and marketing activities.

What kind of work is this?

Enterprising

Business based Work

Realistic

Practical, Physical Work

Conventional

Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability

Integrity

Initiative

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Persistence

What key skills are needed for this job?

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Monitoring

Judgment and Decision Making

Time Management

Active Listening

Expected Knowledge

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Common Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Education & Preparation

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Considerable Preparation Needed

Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

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