Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers operate establishments that produce crops, livestock, and dairy products.

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers held about 929,800 jobs in 2014. About 7 in 10 were self-employed.

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers usually have at least a high school diploma and typically gain skills through work experience.

The median annual wage for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers was $64,170 in May 2015.

Employment of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers is projected to decline 2 percent from 2014 to 2024. The continuing ability of the agricultural sector to produce more with fewer workers will result in less demand for farmers and ranchers.

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