What is a cattle manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a cattle manager

1. Explore cattle manager education requirements

   Most common cattle manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   66.1 %

   Associate

   19.4 %

   High School Diploma

   8.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific cattle manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Pasture	56.05%
   Herd Health	23.47%
   Insemination	20.48%

3. Complete relevant cattle manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cattle managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cattle manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cattle manager resumes.

4. Research cattle manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage multiple farms including all aspects of pasture maintenance and farm equipment.
   • Manage a CSA share program and am the direct contact for all members.
   • Orchestrate meetings with OPCO and SMC personnel to institute daily demand status program.
   • Use of hand tools in construction of fences such as pliers, shovels, rock picks, hammers, fence tensioners.

5. Apply for cattle manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a cattle manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams