How do they match: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

  • Crop or Livestock Tenant Farmer
  • Crop, Grain, or Livestock Farm Manager
  • Agricultural Crop Farm Manager
  • Fruit or Nut Crops Farm Manager
  • Hatchery Supervisor

  • 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.

  • Supervise the construction of farm or ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, drainage systems, wells, or roads.
  • Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production.
  • Conduct inspections to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation.
  • Conduct or supervise stock examinations to identify diseases or parasites.
  • Determine types or quantities of crops, plants, or livestock to be grown and raised, based on budgets, federal incentives, market conditions, executive directives, projected sales volumes, or soil conditions.
  • Direct crop production operations, such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting.
  • Hire, supervise, and train support workers.
  • Negotiate with buyers for the sale, storage, or shipment of crops or livestock.

  • Supervise employees.
  • Evaluate quality of plants or crops.