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Farmers and Farm Managers  (NOC 8251)
Southern Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Farmers and farm managers manage the operations and functions of a farm. They are responsible for growing crops, raising and breeding livestock, poultry and other animals and marketing farm products.

apiarist, apple grower, breeder, domestic animals, chicken farmer, dairy farmer, feedlot manager, fruit farmer, fur farmer, grape grower, hog breeder, horse breeder, maple syrup producer, market gardener, potato farmer, rancher, seed grower, sod farmer, vegetable grower, vineyard manager, viticulturist, wheat farmer.

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Farmers and farm managers perform some or all the following duties:
  • Manage the overall operation of a farm, ranch or orchard
  • Determine the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised
  • Plant, cultivate and harvest crops
  • Raise and breed livestock and poultry
  • Hire and supervise farm workers
  • Establish a marketing program
  • Purchase farm machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies
  • Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
  • Develop and keep financial and production records.

Farmers and farm managers may manage farms specialized in particular crops such as wheat, apples or potatoes or raise particular livestock such as beef cattle, hogs or chickens.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bridgewater, Digby, Lunenburg, Shelburne, Yarmouth

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Outlook & Prospects for Farmers and Farm Managers in Southern Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Farmers and Farm Managers in Southern Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Southern Region Fair 2011-09-12

Currently the chances of qualified Farmers finding employment are considered to be fair in the local area. Employment potential is fair locally because the large majority of local farm operations are small and family-run. Farmers and farm managers are the owner/operator of the farms. There can be occasional opportunities at the middle management and supervisory levels but not typically for upper management. The farming industry is not substantial in the local area, producing approximately 5 percent of the province's gross farm receipts.

In addition to employment opportunities locally, opportunities may exist in other areas of the province or in other regions of the country. People who are able to work elsewhere may want to research opportunities for this occupation in other labour markets within Nova Scotia and across the country. The future employment outlook for Farmers in Nova Scotia is expected to be fair over the next 5 years.

Additional information on Farmers (opportunities in other areas, training, who hires, current job openings, statistics and other information), is available on other parts of this web site.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Please consult the Nova Scotia and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.