Farmer

Background

Farmers grow crops and raise animals for food and other products. They manage land, plan what to plant, care for livestock, operate machinery, and handle the business side of running a farm. The work is physically demanding and varies greatly depending on the season, weather, and type of farming.

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Lessons to help you on this path

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Next Step Roles

Farm Manager→Agricultural Business Owner→Agribusiness Consultant→Estate Manager

Publications

Farmers WeeklyThe Smallholder

Books

The Omnivore's DilemmaBraiding SweetgrassThe Year of the Flood

Movies

Clarkson's FarmThe Biggest Little Farm

Key Figures

Jamie OliverJoel SalatinVandana ShivaAlice Waters

Classification

SIC Code100, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference630, 636For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Agricultural WorkerSmallholderGrowerLivestock Producer

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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