What is a farm supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a farm supervisor

1. Explore farm supervisor education requirements

   Most common farm supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   53.1 %

   Associate

   16.4 %

   High School Diploma

   15.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific farm supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CDL	17.60%
   Harvest	17.10%
   Payroll	11.07%
   Farm Work	8.86%
   Farm Operations	6.58%

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3. Complete relevant farm supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New farm supervisors 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 farm supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real farm supervisor resumes.

4. Research farm supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage 1million broilers production and keep key performance indicators.
   • Manage CSA program and wholesale accounts and maintain working relationships with community organizations and retailers.
   • Improve the CIP and OPC systems.
   • Manage CSA program and wholesale accounts and maintain working relationships with community organizations and retailers.

5. Apply for farm supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a farm supervisor 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