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Pathway: Science Technology
Job: Farmer (Rancher, Agricultural Manager)
Job Description
The type of farming determines job tasks and description. Crop farmers plan, till, plant, fertilize, cultivate, spray and harvest. Livestock farmers feed, plan, care for animals, and maintain barns, pens and farm equipment. Mechanical as well as business skills are required to work on today’s farms.
Necessary Education
- Modern farming requires two to four years of college
- Work experience or an internship is most helpful
Helpful High School Courses
Accounting, Agricultural, Biology (other Life Science), Computer Application, Mathematics
Working Conditions
- Work is strenuous, with long hours and little time off
- Many farms are self-employed
- Work is mostly outdoors, but office work is required
- Work can be hazardous
Salary Range
- 2003,
National average annual salary,
$52,180
- 2003,
National average hourly wage,
$25.08
Career Ladder Information
- Additional college training in agriculture and business is necessary to learn about advances in the field
- Opportunities to manager that oversee several farms is a possibility
- Continuous training to learn skills in computer applications is necessary
Personal Qualities and Interests
You:
- Enjoy being your own boss
- Love the outdoors
- Enjoy working with your hands
- Take pride in living off the land
- Have a good business sense
- Are willing to continue formal or information training to stay current with changes
Did you know?
- Belonging to the National F.F.A. organization and the 4-H youth education program while you are in high school is an excellent opportunity to learn more about farming.
Additional Information
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