Beyond High School

Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:

• Agricultural Business and Management, General
• Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
• Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
• Agricultural Business and Management, Other
• Agricultural Production Operations, General
• Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
• Crop Production
• Dairy Husbandry and Production
• Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
• Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
• Agricultural Production Operations, Other
• Public Horticulture
• Urban and Community Horticulture
• Animal Sciences, General
• Agricultural Animal Breeding
• Animal Health
• Animal Nutrition
• Dairy Science
• Livestock Management
• Poultry Science
• Animal Sciences, Other
• Viticulture and Enology
• Plant Sciences, General
• Agronomy and Crop Science
• Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
• Range Science and Management
• Anthrozoology

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

High school (GED), plus work experience

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers typically need at least a high school diploma to enter the occupation. As farm and land management has grown more complex, farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers may benefit from postsecondary education. Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree fields of study commonly include agriculture, natural resources, or business.

Insider Info

Extra Requirements

To show competency in farm management, agricultural managers may choose to complete certification programs. The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) offers the Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) credential.

For additional information, visit these websites:

• http://www.asfmra.org