Farmer

Farmer Job Description

Farmers, Ranchers, And Other Agricultural Managers Run Establishments That Produce Crops, Livestock, And Dairy Products.

Adapt their duties to the seasons, weather conditions, or a crop’s growing cycle
Maintain farm facilities, such as water pipes, hoses, fences, and animal shelters
Select and purchase supplies, such as seed, fertilizers, and farm machinery
Repair farm machinery so it cultivates, harvests, and hauls crops
Serve as the sales agent for livestock and crops
Supervise all steps of the crop production and ranging process, including planting, fertilizing, harvesting, and herding
Determine how to raise crops or livestock according to factors such as market conditions, federal program availability, and soil conditions
Keep financial, tax, production, and employee records