A Day In The Life
STEM Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Average
$87,730
ANNUAL
$42.18
HOURLY
Entry Level
$36,580
ANNUAL
$17.59
HOURLY
Mid Level
$97,130
ANNUAL
$46.70
HOURLY
Expert Level
$123,720
ANNUAL
$59.48
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Projected Jobs
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
18,690
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
01
Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
02
Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
03
Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
04
Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
05
Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.
06
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
07
Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.
08
Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
09
Prepare reports required by state and federal laws.
10
Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Time Management
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
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