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Farm and Ranch Managers

SOC 11-9013.02

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.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Management

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.0

Judgment and Decision Making

3.8

Speaking

3.6

Monitoring

3.5

Coordination

3.5

Active Listening

3.4

Time Management

3.4

Reading Comprehension

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Food Production

4.5

Administration and Management

4.2

Mathematics

4.0

Production and Processing

3.9

Economics and Accounting

3.8

Education and Training

3.6

Mechanical

3.5

Biology

3.4

Key Tasks

1Inspect orchards or fields to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation.

2Direct crop production operations, such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, or harvesting.

3Monitor activities such as irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, milking, breeding, or grading to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards.

4Plan crop activities based on factors such as crop maturity or weather conditions.

5Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.

Also Known As

Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) Agricultural Crop Farm Manager Agriculture Manager Animal Husbandry Manager Apiarist Apiculturist Arboriculturist Assistant Farm Operations Manager Barn and Property Manager Beef Farmer