Farmer
Carreer Information
What do I do in this career?
Farmers oversee the management of farms, ranchers, greenhouses, and nurseries.
Education you need.
You just need a High School Diploma to be a farmer. 5 years work experience
Day-to-Day Activities
Do anything from working with animals, to being in the fields, and to fixing equipment.
Working Conditions
- Standing
- Walking
- Fixing things
- Exposed to outdoor weather
Earnings
Farming is a very high wage career. You make $38.60 an hour and you can even make up to $60.00 an hour
Current Employment
There is 47, 719 farmers in the state of Minnesota. The number of farmers is projected to go down in the next 10 years.
Advantages
- Freedom to make your own decisions.
- Working outdoors.
- Freedom to determine tasks.
Disadvantages
- Working outside in the winter
- May have trouble hiring workers.