Agriculture Managers
(NOC 0821)
in All ManagementAgriculture managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations and functions of a farm, ranch or orchard. They manage farms of various sizes that may specialize in crops like wheat, apples or potatoes, or raise livestock like beef cattle, hogs or chickens. Managers in this group usually own and operate their own business.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$14.50
Minimum$18.60
Median$39.62
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$12,883
Median$59,125
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$22.50
Minimum$43.80
Median$66.20
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Agriculture managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations and functions of a farm, ranch or orchard. They manage farms of various sizes that may specialize in crops like wheat, apples or potatoes, or raise livestock like beef cattle, hogs or chickens. Managers in this group usually own and operate their own business.
Job duties
Agriculture managers:
- Manage the operations of a farm, ranch or orchard.
- Decide the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised.
- Organize and coordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting, and the raising and breeding of livestock and poultry.
- Hire and manage farm staff.
- Create a marketing program.
- Develop and keep financial and production records.
- Buy farm machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies.
- Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings.
- Carry Out farming duties.
Sample job titles
- beekeeper
- crop farmer
- dairy farmer
- farm manager
- farmer
- fruit grower
- fur farmer
- hog farmer
- livestock farmer
- poultry farm manager
- vegetable grower
- vineyard manager
Skills
- You should be interested in farming and enjoy working outdoors. Physical stamina, patience, perseverance, and excellent observation skills are needed. You should be willing to try new farming methods. The ability to adapt to changing technologies is important for more efficient production. You must also be innovative and have good planning and problem-solving abilities. Mechanical skill is valuable.
Job requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in agricultural management or other field related to crop or livestock production may be necessary.
Other considerations
- Self-employment is common. Over half of the people in this group work more than 50 hours per week. Because most of these people rely on the agriculture industry for their livelihood, job prospects and earnings are likely to vary from year to year. Employment in this occupation is highly seasonal. Although many farm operators and managers on crop farms work from sunup to sundown during the planting and harvesting seasons, they often work full-time on the farm only six to seven months a year, and many have second jobs off the farm. Extensive farming experience, gained as a farm supervisor or specialized crop or livestock worker or by working on a farm, is usually necessary.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Annapolis Valley
$20,584 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$11,634 median annual incomeSouthern
$8,483 median annual incomeCape Breton
$10,157 median annual incomeHalifax
$9,220 median annual incomeCompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
What is the age of Employment?
65+
55-64
45-54
35-44
25-34
15-24
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
High school
$17,541 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$12,076 median annual incomeLess than high school
$10,759 median annual incomeBachelor
$12,891 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$11,493 median annual incomeCompared to: All Management
Bachelor
$71,875 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
$93,261 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$44,396 median annual incomeEducation & training
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