Farmer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Farmer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Repair farm machinery so it cultivates, harvests, and hauls crops
Serve as the sales agent for livestock and crops
Determine how to raise crops or livestock according to factors such as market conditions, federal program availability, and soil conditions
Adapt their duties to the seasons, weather conditions, or a crop’s growing cycle
Supervise all steps of the crop production and ranging process, including planting, fertilizing, harvesting, and herding
Maintain farm facilities, such as water pipes, hoses, fences, and animal shelters
Select and purchase supplies, such as seed, fertilizers, and farm machinery
Keep financial, tax, production, and employee records
Performing manual labor.
Performing maintenance on the farm.
Handling heavy machinery.
Repairing faulty vehicles and machinery.
Managing farming activities.
Overseeing farm workers.
Devising strategies for harvesting or breeding.
Liaising with clients.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Farmer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Farmer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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