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Is being a farm or ranch manager a good fit for you?

Runs a farm, greenhouse, nursery or similar business. Plans the work, hires and guides workers and arranges outside help.

What the work involves

  • Collects and records data on growth, production and the environment.
  • Manages nurseries that grow plants for sale, display or research.
  • Directs and monitors fish breeding, egg hatching and raising of young fish.
  • Directs and monitors moving adult fish to lakes, ponds, streams or tanks.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be persuading and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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