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.