Farm and Ranch Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, or supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, financial, or marketing activities.
AI Impact Summary
Farm and Ranch Managers faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 35/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 34% of all analyzed occupations. Of 27 analyzed tasks, 3 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Skill Impact Analysis
6
AI-Vulnerable
7
AI-Resistant
5
AI-Augmented
AI-Vulnerable
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
AI-Resistant
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
27 tasks analyzed
Operate or oversee the operations of dairy farms that produce bulk milk.
Inspect orchards or fields to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation.
Direct crop production operations, such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, or harvesting.
Monitor activities such as irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, milking, breeding, or grading to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards.
Plan crop activities based on factors such as crop maturity or weather conditions.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operate or oversee the operations of dairy farms that produce bulk milk. | 45 | 45.0% | 3% |
| Inspect orchards or fields to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation. | 70 | 55.0% | 4% |
| Direct crop production operations, such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, or harvesting. | 50 | 47.0% | 6% |
| Monitor activities such as irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, milking, breeding, or grading to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards. | 80 | 81.2% | 6% |
| Plan crop activities based on factors such as crop maturity or weather conditions. | 70 | 55.0% | 5% |
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 26.4%
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$87,980
per year
Mean Wage
$97,240
per year
Employment
6K
workers
Wage Range
$51,700 - $156,530
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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