Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Aquaculture Director
Farm Manager
Farm Operations Technical Director
Fish Hatchery Manager
Greenhouse Manager
Harvesting Manager
Hatchery Manager
Hatchery Supervisor
Nursery Manager
Ranch Manager

What is a Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers?

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers are professionals responsible for managing the production of crops, livestock, and other agricultural products. They play a crucial role in the food supply chain by overseeing the operation of farms, ranches, and related agricultural enterprises. Their work involves planning, directing, and coordinating various agricultural activities, which may include planting and harvesting crops, breeding and raising animals, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations. These managers also handle business activities such as budgeting, marketing, and sales, along with maintaining records of their operations. In addition, they work with agricultural scientists, agronomists, and other specialists to implement new technologies and practices aimed at improving productivity and sustainability. The role often requires a deep understanding of agricultural practices, market trends, and environmental conservation, making them integral to the advancement of the agricultural industry.

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Tasks

  • Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
  • Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
  • Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
  • Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
  • Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.

Technology Skills

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.

  • Mathematics

    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Skills

  • 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.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Complex Problem Solving

    Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

  • Management of Personnel Resources

    Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Abilities

  • Deductive Reasoning

    The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

  • Inductive Reasoning

    The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

  • Oral Comprehension

    The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

  • Oral Expression

    The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

  • Problem Sensitivity

    The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

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Work 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.

  • Scheduling Work and Activities

    Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

  • Thinking Creatively

    Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Maintain operational records.
  • Compile operational data.
  • Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
  • Analyze financial records to improve budgeting or planning.
  • Determine resource needs.

Work Interests

  • Enterprising

    Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

  • Realistic

    Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

  • Conventional

    Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

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