We surveyed 578 farm managers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical farm manager. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a farm manager?

Low

High

Working as a farm manager typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a farm manager?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a farm manager typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.

Is it easy to get a job as a farm manager?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically difficult to find a job as a farm manager. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for farm managers.

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Do farm managers work full-time or part-time?

62% of farm managers work in full-time roles while 38% work part-time.