Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Organic farmers manage farms that produce fruits, vegetables, herbs, dairy, or other products without the use of inorganic fertilizers and synthetic chemical herbicides, growth hormones, and synthetic pesticides. Depending on the size of the farm, organic farmers manage staff; handle crop production and schedules; work the land; operate and maintain machinery, and repair farm structures; take care of administrative tasks such as bookkeeping, tax reporting, phone calls, and e-mails; and market and promote the farm business.
Minimum Education Level
Associate's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Organized
Technical
Career Ladder
Federal or State Level Organic Farm Specialist
Organic Farm Manager
Organic Farmer
Organic Farm Intern or Apprentice
Organic Farm Volunteer
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