80020 – Managers in agriculture
Lead statement
Managers in agriculture plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations and functions of farms. They are responsible for growing crops, raising and breeding livestock, poultry and other animals, marketing farm products and enhancing farms’ sustainability through, notably, the implementation of new technologies.
Main duties
- Manage the overall operations of a farm, ranch or orchard
- Determine the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised
- Organize and co-ordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities; raising and breeding of livestock and poultry
- Hire and manage farm personnel
- Establish a marketing program
- Develop and keep financial and production records
- Purchase farm machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies
- Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
- Perform farming duties.
- May collect data and use digital technology tools and equipment to enhance the sustainability of the farm.
Employment requirements
- Extensive farming experience, obtained as a farm supervisor or specialized crop or livestock worker or by working on a farm, is usually required.
- A university degree or college diploma in agricultural management or other field related to crop or livestock production may be required.
Example job titles
animal breeder · animal farmer · apiarist · beekeeper · apiculturist · apple grower · apple producer · bean sprout farmer · bean sprout grower · beef cattle farmer · beef producer · bird breeder · domestic animal breeder · dog breeder · goat breeder · pheasant breeder · rabbit breeder · broiler producer · broiler chicken producer · cat breeder · cattle rancher · kennel operator · cow-calf operator · crop farmer · dairy cattle breeder · dairy farm manager · dairy farmer · poultry farmer - egg production · farm manager · farmer (except nursery and fish farm) · hog breeder · cereal and oilseed grower · cereal and oilseed producer · grain and oilseed farmer · grain and oilseed producer · grain and oilseed grower · hog farmer · hog producer · chicken farmer · sheep farmer
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.25 | $30.00 | $57.69 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.76 | $34.17 | $63.61 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.50 | $26.92 | $55.00 |
| New Brunswick | $17.50 | $26.92 | $55.00 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $27.00 | $48.08 |
| Ontario | $20.19 | $31.25 | $96.15 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $29.45 | $37.50 |
| Saskatchewan | $22.00 | $33.00 | $81.73 |
| Alberta | $20.91 | $33.33 | $90.87 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.