- Overseeing daily business and administrative tasks on a farm
- Hiring and training agricultural employees
- Determining which crops to plant each season to generate income
- Designing schedules for planting, fertilizing and harvesting
- Explaining schedules and production processes to employees
- Creating and implementing budgets for the farm or agricultural site
- Choosing and purchasing agricultural equipment
- Maintaining inventory records for all farm supplies
- Restocking supplies, such as seeds, fertilizer and animal food
- Examining current operations and suggesting improvements to farm owners
- Monitoring the crops and livestock to assess their health
- Supervising staff operations and ensuring all employees meet health and safety guidelines
- Planning maintenance and repairs for the farm equipment and buildings
- Marketing the farm's products to generate sales
- Planning how to store and distribute farm products
- Creating a distribution schedule to bring food products to retail stores
- Providing financial data and creating financial reports
- Researching agricultural trends