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What is a sow farm manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a sow farm manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $20.18 an hour? That's $41,973 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -23,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSow Farm ManagerUS Average
Salary
3.3

Avg. Salary $41,973

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.1

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.56%

Asian 1.51%

Black or African American 1.04%

Hispanic or Latino 7.09%

Unknown 2.87%

White 86.93%

Gender

female 28.57%

male 71.43%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
7.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.8

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.5

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a sow farm manager

  1. Explore sow farm manager education requirements

    Most common sow farm manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    64.5 %

    High School Diploma

    25.8 %

    Associate

    6.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific sow farm manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Pigs48.15%
    Production Targets34.55%
    Farrow13.56%
    Disciplinary Actions3.74%
  3. Complete relevant sow farm manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New sow farm 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 sow farm manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real sow farm manager resumes.
  4. Research sow farm manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage pedigree cattle farm by; overseeing breeding production and certify artificial insemination program.
    • Prepare policy and procedure for ACA accreditation audit including writing and organizing policy and creating ACA standard folders with process indicators.
    • Schedule pig and cull sales to maximize wean age and gestation pressure.
    • Prepare policy and procedure for ACA accreditation audit including writing and organizing policy and creating ACA standard folders with process indicators.
  5. Apply for sow farm manager jobs

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

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Average sow farm manager salary

The average sow farm manager salary in the United States is $41,973 per year or $20 per hour. Sow farm manager salaries range between $20,000 and $84,000 per year.

Average sow farm manager salary
$41,973 Yearly
$20.18 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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