Occupation Description Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, or 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, financial, or marketing activities. Daily Life Of a Farm or Ranch Manager Inspect orchards or fields to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation. Select or purchase machinery, equipment, livestock, or supplies, such as seed, feed, fertilizer, or chemicals. Inspect farm or ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, or roads, ordering repair or maintenance activities, as needed. Buy or sell futures contracts or price farm products in advance of future sales to minimize risk or maximize profits. Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production. Direct crop production operations, such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, or harvesting. What Every Farm or Ranch Manager Should Know When polled, Farm and Ranch Managers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs: Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively. Coordination : Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions. Monitoring : Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Types of Farm or Ranch Manager Jobs Poultry Hatchery Manager Feedlot Manager Poultryman Farm or Ranch Manager Employment Estimates There were about 1,028,700 jobs for Farm or Ranch Manager in 2016 (in the United States). There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Farm or Ranch Manager. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 74,300 job openings in this field each year. The states with the most job growth for Farm or Ranch Manager are Oregon, Nevada, and Massachusetts . Watch out if you plan on working in South Carolina, California, or Hawaii . These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession. What is the Average Salary of a Farm or Ranch Manager The salary for Farm and Ranch Managers ranges between about $35,440 and $136,940 a year. Farm and Ranch Managers who work in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, or North Carolina , make the highest salaries. How much do Farm and Ranch Managers make in different U.S. states? What Tools do Farm and Ranch Managers Use? Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Farm and Ranch Managers may use on a daily basis: Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook Email software SAP Global positioning system GPS software Payroll software Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS MapInfo ESRI ArcPad John Deere Apex Farm Management Ag Leader Technology SMS Advanced Midwest MicroSystems Cow Sense CDA International Manifold System SST Development Group SSToolbox Cattlesoft CattleMax Global Mapper Software Global Mapper How do I Become a Farm or Ranch Manager? Are there Farm and Ranch Managers education requirements? How Long Does it Take to Become a Farm or Ranch Manager? Where Farm and Ranch Managers Work Below are examples of industries where Farm and Ranch Managers work: #J-18808-Ljbffr Business Degree Central
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