Farmer
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Farmer, Rancher, and Agricultural ManagerFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can gather some basic information on what it’s like to work in agriculture as a farmer or rancher. Find details on the types of occupations related to this industry, the hazards of farm work, training needed, employment, and organizations that support the farming industry.
Princeton Review: FarmerFind out what a day in the life a farmer might be like at this page, which provides a comprehensive overview to the daily activities and stresses of the job. You’ll diver what makes this career different from many and be able to access information on the types of college major that might be useful, as well as organizations that help farmers with their industry. You can also find out what to expect in terms of income after two, five, or 10 years of work in the field.
Occupational Titles
Farmer
Animal Husbandman
Beekeeper
Cash Grain Grower
Cattle Farmer
Cattle Rancher
Cattleman
Chicken Raiser
Coffee Farmer
Contractor, Farm
Corn Breeder
Corn Grower
Cotton Breeder
Cotton Farmer
Cropper
Cultivator
Dairy Farmer
Dairy Husbandman
Farm Hand
Farm Operator
Farm Rancher
Farm Tenant
Farmer, Dairy
Farmer, Diversified Crops
Farmer, Dryland
Farmer, Field Crop
Farmer, Fish, Frog, Or Oyster
Farmer, Fruit Crops, Bush And Vine
Farmer, Horticultural
Farmer, Tree-Fruit-And-Nut Crops
Farmer, Vegetable
Field Director
Fish Farmer
Flower Gardener
Fruit Grower
Fruit Rancher
Game-Bird Farmer
Gamekeeper
Gardener
General Manager, Farm
Herb Grower
Hog Raiser
Horse Rancher
Horticultural Manager
Horticulturist
Hybrid Corn Breeder
Livestock Farmer
Livestock Rancher
Manager, Aquaculture Farm
Manager, Christmas-Tree Farm
Manager, Dairy Farm
Manager, Farm, Any Type Crop, Grain, Or Livestock
Manager, Farm, Fruit Or Nut Crops
Manager, Farm, Horticultural
Manager, Field
Manager, Fish Hatchery
Manager, Fish And Game Club
Manager, Game Breeding Farm
Manager, Greenhouse
Manager, Hatchery
Manager, Livestock Farm
Manager, Nursery
Manager, Orchard
Manager, Poultry Hatchery
Manager, Producer Arborist
Manager, Production, Seed Corn
Manager, Sugar Plantation
Milker, Machine
Mink Rancher
Accredited Academic Programs
Princeton Review: Farmer, College MajorsIf you are interested in living the life of a farmer, check out the majors listed at this page, such as agriculture, agronomy, and crop science. You can then click on your selection to be taken to a list of colleges in the U.S. that offer your major in the area you are looking to study in. Complete contact information on web sites for these colleges can be easily accessed to find out more about the academic program.
Salary Levels
Payscale: Farm, General ManagerThe median salary by years of experience for a farm manager is illustrated at a graph at this site. Explore further salary information by entering words in the search engine, such as “farm, ranch, or agricultural manager.”
Professional Organizations
Center for Rural AffairsThis advocacy organization campaigns for positive farm legislation, and offers visitors news about the industry, center publications, and information for the beginning farmer, such as the financial picture and funding sources.
National Sustainable Agriculture Information ServiceFor professionals who manage, value, and consult on farm services, this organization offers state courses and other education to its members, local chapter meetings, textbooks and tools for farmers, and links to financial resources.
Job Opportunity Sources
PickYourOwn.orgMatching farm managers with interns, students, and others interested in working on a farm, this site compiles good resources for agricultural jobs. The variety of links presented here will take you to products, jobs, careers, labor information, growing associations and more to help you find farming opportunities.
Publications
Farm Forum Magazine ArchivesThe archives at this page provide farm owner profiles, future farmers, and other articles of interest in PDF format. Also find out about equipment, getting credit, farm merchandise, and careers.
Progressive FarmerThis publication provides news and forums to landowners managing horses, farm animals, and agricultural products of all types. People concerned about rural issues will find an assortment of news, information on land management, and the best places to live for farming in rural America.
Successful FarmingArticles and features from Successful Farming are intended to support farmers of the future through news, a buyer’s guide, and special information on farm projects, saving money, all-terrain equipment, and recent successful farming stories.
Online Forums & Blogs
Active FarmingThis forum provides a community for active farmers to collaboratively learn about farming methods. General discussions, as well as forums on equipment, methods, gardening, and livestock are included.
Farm and Garden ForumsSustainable agriculture is the focus of this page, which provides access to active discussions about growing vegetables, organic methods, flowers, flowers, fruit, livestock, and horses. Forums concerning tools and equipment, commercial farming, and land management are also available.
Career Videos
ISeek: Farmers and Farm ManagersDescriptions of different types of farms and ranches are found at this video, as well as the duties of farmers according to farm types, activities of farmers, and planting techniques used to increase farm output. You can also locate additional information on wages, skills, and work activities.
