What it pays
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Half of all Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in the U.S. earn more than $89,900 a year — the middle 80% land between $54,320 and $160,020. About 6,500 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Managers earn about ₹50,473 a month on average — around ₹6.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$89,900typical pay / year
6,500people in this work
$160,020+top 10% earn
₹6.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Coordinate3
Plan and coordinate planting, fertilizing, and harvesting
+Plan and coordinate planting, fertilizing and harvesting for the north field maize and south field soy zones…
Plan and coordinate planting, fertilizing, and harvesting
+Plan and coordinate planting, fertilizing and harvesting for the north field maize and south field soy zones next season: set seed dates, assign tractor crews and sprayer shifts, schedule fertilizer applications by soil test blocks, and book harvesters for October 14–28.
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Supervise labor and farm workers
+Draft the fortnightly labour roster and task matrix covering planting, irrigation and animal care: include…
Supervise labor and farm workers
+Draft the fortnightly labour roster and task matrix covering planting, irrigation and animal care: include shift swaps policy, certified operator assignments, daily safety brief topics and a mechanism for reporting absenteeism, then distribute to supervisors and post on the noticeboard by Friday noon.
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Manage livestock and dairy operations
+Produce the monthly operations report for the dairy unit: summarise milk yield, feed consumption, herd health…
Manage livestock and dairy operations
+Produce the monthly operations report for the dairy unit: summarise milk yield, feed consumption, herd health incidents, calving outcomes and mastitis cases, highlight corrective actions and extra veterinary drug use, then present the one-page summary to the farm board on Tuesday.
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Keeping the record1
Purchase supplies and tools
+Purchase supplies and tools for spring: compile quantities of seed, herbicide, spare tractor belts and two…
Purchase supplies and tools
+Purchase supplies and tools for spring: compile quantities of seed, herbicide, spare tractor belts and two spare mower blades, get three supplier quotes, authorise orders up to $8,000, and arrange delivery to the farm yard by March 15.
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Fixing1
Maintain equipment and facilities
+Create a fortnightly maintenance plan for tractors, seeders and the irrigation pump: list serial numbers,…
Maintain equipment and facilities
+Create a fortnightly maintenance plan for tractors, seeders and the irrigation pump: list serial numbers, last service dates, required spare parts, safety checks, assign technicians and schedule shutdown windows to minimise crop disruption, then circulate the plan to the workshop team by Monday morning.
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Analysing1
Monitor soil conditions and crop health
+Set up the weekly soil and crop health monitoring sheet: define sampling locations, parameters (pH, moisture,…
Monitor soil conditions and crop health
+Set up the weekly soil and crop health monitoring sheet: define sampling locations, parameters (pH, moisture, NPK, pest incidence), recording frequency, threshold actions and map each field to the crop manager, then send the live monitoring sheet to the agronomy team before Wednesday's field walk.
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The daily work16
Coordinate marketing and sales activities
+Schedule and coordinate this season's marketing and direct-sale activities: confirm organic certification…
Coordinate marketing and sales activities
+Schedule and coordinate this season's marketing and direct-sale activities: confirm organic certification paperwork, reserve the Saturday farmers market stall for June 12, update the price list for asparagus and eggs, and email the wholesale list with delivery windows by Friday.
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Manage all aspects of livestock and crop production
+Produce the operational plan for the next growing cycle: set planting dates, allocate fields for corn and…
Manage all aspects of livestock and crop production
+Produce the operational plan for the next growing cycle: set planting dates, allocate fields for corn and barley, schedule vaccination and feeding for the dairy herd, order seed and fertilizer for delivery by March 20, and circulate the plan to the crew.
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Hire, train, and supervise farm workers
+Recruit and onboard two full-time seasonal workers: post the job with responsibilities for machinery…
Hire, train, and supervise farm workers
+Recruit and onboard two full-time seasonal workers: post the job with responsibilities for machinery operation and animal hygiene, shortlist by Monday, schedule interviews for next Wednesday, prepare the safety and SOP training session for their first day, and notify payroll.
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Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
+Collect and record daily growth and environmental data for Field B: log plant height, soil moisture, feed…
Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
+Collect and record daily growth and environmental data for Field B: log plant height, soil moisture, feed intake and milk yield each morning, update the month-to-date spreadsheet, flag any deviations over 10 percent, and share the report with agronomist Hannah every Friday.
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Provide information to customers on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, and lawns.
+Prepare customer care sheets for the nursery: write one-page care instructions for mature apple trees,…
Provide information to customers on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, and lawns.
+Prepare customer care sheets for the nursery: write one-page care instructions for mature apple trees, boxwood shrubs and mixed annuals including watering, pruning and pest signs, print ten copies each for the farm shop and email PDFs to customer-facing staff by Thursday.
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Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
+Organize the transfer of mature trout to the stocked pond: confirm counts with the hatchery, book the…
Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
+Organize the transfer of mature trout to the stocked pond: confirm counts with the hatchery, book the transport for Tuesday morning, prepare holding tanks and oxygenation, assign two crew for loading, and record the transfer in the farm stock register after arrival.
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Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.
+Decide resource reallocation for this season: list priority fields, assign emergency irrigation and labor for…
Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.
+Decide resource reallocation for this season: list priority fields, assign emergency irrigation and labor for insect hotspots, set contingency firebreak and drought-rotation plans, and schedule daily check-ins until threats subside.
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Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
+Position irrigation laterals and set emitter rates for Block A and B, program the environmental controller…
Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
+Position irrigation laterals and set emitter rates for Block A and B, program the environmental controller with current crop evapotranspiration targets, and run a midnight cycle test, logging any zone failures for repair.
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Prepare reports required by state and federal laws.
+Compile required state and federal reports for pesticide use, water withdrawals, and livestock movements for…
Prepare reports required by state and federal laws.
+Compile required state and federal reports for pesticide use, water withdrawals, and livestock movements for Q1, attach field logs and receipts, check totals against the ledger, and submit before the 15th filing deadline.
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Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production.
+Analyze soil test and yield data plus current commodity prices, propose optimal acreage by crop for next…
Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production.
+Analyze soil test and yield data plus current commodity prices, propose optimal acreage by crop for next planting, generate a three-year revenue projection, and flag land to fallow if margins are below target.
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Analyze market conditions to determine acreage allocations.
+Run soil nutrient maps and past pest incident layers, calculate fertilizer and micronutrient rates by field…
Analyze market conditions to determine acreage allocations.
+Run soil nutrient maps and past pest incident layers, calculate fertilizer and micronutrient rates by field for target yields, prepare purchase orders, and note which fields need follow-up tissue tests after application.
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Replace chemical insecticides with environmentally friendly practices, such as adding pest-repelling plants to fields.
+Draft a transition plan to replace synthetic insecticides: map pest-repellent companion plant strips,…
Replace chemical insecticides with environmentally friendly practices, such as adding pest-repelling plants to fields.
+Draft a transition plan to replace synthetic insecticides: map pest-repellent companion plant strips, schedule beneficial insect releases, train crews on monitoring protocols, and set a six-month trial to measure pest pressure and yield.
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Evaluate marketing or sales alternatives for products.
+Compare next-season sales channels for our wheat and free-range eggs: list expected volumes, net price per…
Evaluate marketing or sales alternatives for products.
+Compare next-season sales channels for our wheat and free-range eggs: list expected volumes, net price per unit, transport and commission costs for the local co-op, two regional distributors and direct-farm CSA, then recommend the top option with risks, by next Wednesday.
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Develop long-term objectives and strategies
+Draft three five-year objectives that balance expanding irrigated acreage, improving herd fertility, and…
Develop long-term objectives and strategies
+Draft three five-year objectives that balance expanding irrigated acreage, improving herd fertility, and reducing input costs, with measurable targets, required investments and a timeline for each objective to present at the board meeting on June 1st.
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Manage financial operations and budgets
+Prepare the farm operating budget for next fiscal year: forecast income by enterprise, itemise labour, feed,…
Manage financial operations and budgets
+Prepare the farm operating budget for next fiscal year: forecast income by enterprise, itemise labour, feed, fertiliser and maintenance costs, show monthly cashflow and identify three areas to cut 10 percent of overheads for review with the accountant on Friday.
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Package and store crops after harvest
+Create a post-harvest handling plan for the potato and barley yields: specify grading, drying, packaging…
Package and store crops after harvest
+Create a post-harvest handling plan for the potato and barley yields: specify grading, drying, packaging specifications, cold storage rotations, traceability labels and staff hygiene checks, and schedule the first truckloads for quality inspection on harvest day two.
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