Rancher
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.
Society for Range Management: StudentsStudents are offered a special section at this society, including scholarship details, a link to the student organization of the Society, and links to details on ranching careers. Find out about annual meetings, contest information, and a high school youth forum.
Occupational Titles
Rancher
Range Manager
Agricultural Manager
Animal Husbandry
Horse Breeding
Cattle Breeding
Shepherding
Animal Keeper
Stockman
Accredited Academic Programs
SRM Accredited Colleges and UniversitiesCollege and university agricultural programs in range management are listed at this page, bringing you to programs that have established minimum standards in education in the field. Many colleges and universities offer range science courses as a part of natural resource science degrees of different types, and these are also presented.
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.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsThis organization acts as an international forum where all nations can improve agriculture, forestry, and fisheries practice to enhance the nutrition and health of all. Learn about departments of the organization, employment in the field, and find publications that analyze the current global state of food and agriculture.
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.
Society for Range ManagementWith the goal of promoting the professional development of ranges and their sustainable use, this organization offers a variety of information for students, news on upcoming events, and details on rangeland careers.
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Small Farm ProgramThe U.S. Department of Agriculture cites small farms as an important source of agricultural development and resources. Several agricultural departments can be accessed at the menu at the left of the page, including animals, natural resources, and plant products. Find out about funding resources, small business management, scholarships, and government contact information.
Licensing & Certification
Certified Professional in Range ManagementLearn about the Society for Range Management certification opportunities at this page, which designates its recipients as well-qualified to do professional work in the field. Find procedures, applications, and coures registration details.
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.
Society for Range Management: CareersTake a look at a career link offering rangeland jobs, including entry-level positions.
Society for Range Management: Rangeland CareersFeatured career events are the highlight of this page, including job fairs and hiring, career development workshops, and additional career development activities of the Society for Range Management.
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.
Society for Range Management PublicationsA handful of publications are introduced at this page, as well as a reference books, practical handbooks, video, and subscription information to professional information in range management.
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.
Society for Range Management: Student ConclaveThe student section and forum of a professional range management organization hosts job links, professional development listserv, hints for writing applications and resumes, and a high school youth forum.
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.
YouTube: Meet a Northern Arizona RancherLearn about Ashcreek Ranch and why one rancher chose to go into this agricultural field.
