What is a harvest manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a harvest manager

1. Explore harvest manager education requirements

   Most common harvest manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   56.3 %

   Associate

   21.1 %

   High School Diploma

   12.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific harvest manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Harvest	100.00%

3. Complete relevant harvest manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New harvest 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 harvest manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real harvest manager resumes.

4. Research harvest manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage harvest team and conduct the harvesting of crops for CSA shares and local restaurant orders.
   • Lead the accelerated development of new global supply base and logistics to replace long-standing domestic suppliers.
   • Supervise a harvest team to satisfy daily harvest requirements and maintain quality.
   • Reinforce and ensure FDA regulatory compliance; participate in validation projects as needed.

5. Apply for harvest manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a harvest 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