Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Did You Know:
- Modern farming requires knowledge of new developments in agriculture, often gained through growing up on a farm or through postsecondary education.
- Overall employment is projected to decline because of increasing productivity and consolidation of farms.
- Small-scale, local farming, particularly horticulture and organic farming, offers the best opportunities for entering the occupation.
Industry Areas
Overall Kind of Work
American farmers, ranchers and agricultural managers direct the activities of one of the world's largest and most productive agricultural sectors. They produce enough food and fiber to meet the ne...
Work Environment
Civilian
Farmers and farm managers on crop farms usually work from sunrise to sunset during the planting and harvesting seasons. The rest of the year, they plan next season's crops, market their output and...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 21.10% (0-20 Hours)
- 6.01% (21-34 Hours)
- 2.40% (35-39 Hours)
- 21.69% (40 Hours)
- 2.30% (41-49 Hours)
- 46.49% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers(11-9013)
Type of Work
The level of day-to-day involvement with data, people or things.
Skills at a Glance
The levels of different skills helpful in this career.
Workplace at a Glance
The level of different environmental factors you would experience on the job.
Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 13.17% (Private For-Profit)
- 0.38% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 0.54% (State and Local Govt)
- 0.09% (Federal Government)
- 85.81% (Self-Employed)