Farm managers farm concerned with raising, harvesting, packing, and marketing farm products for corporations, cooperatives, and other owners. They purchase farm machinery and equipment and supplies, such as tractors, seed, fertilizer, and chemicals. They prepare financial and other management reports, visits orchards and fields to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and potential crop damage due to harsh weather conditions. Professional status can be enhanced through voluntary certification as an accredited farm manager by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.
Certification requires several years farm experience and the appropriate academic background.
Central Missouri State University, College of the Ozarks, Lincoln University, Missouri Valley College, Missouri Western State College, Northwest Missouri State University, Southwest Missouri State University, Truman State University, University of Missouri-Columbia. The increase in the average size of farms and in the complexity of farming are expected to spur demand for highly trained and experienced farm managers. Additional demand will come from the increasing number of absentee owners who, rather than work on farms, often hire farm managers to run the farm or oversee other farmers. Agricultural engineers, animal breeders, animal scientists, county agricultural agents, dairy scientists, extension service specialists, feed and farm management advisors, horticulturists, plant breeders, poultry scientists. Dictionary of Occupational Titles , Occupational Outlook Handbook .