Supervise all steps of crop production or ranging, including planting, fertilizing, harvesting, and herding

Make decisions about crops or livestock by evaluating factors such as market conditions, disease, soil conditions, and the availability of federal programs

Choose and buy supplies, such as seed, fertilizer, and farm machinery

Maintain farming equipment

Maintain farm facilities, such as water pipes, fences, and animal shelters

Serve as the sales agent for crops, livestock, and dairy products

Record financial, tax, production, and employee information