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Agricultural Program Manager

Hear from an Agricultural Program Manager in the ​​Video Below!
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video questions:

What is your name and occupation? Please briefly describe what your job entails (roles and responsibilities). What would you say is the most exciting part of your job? What skills should you know to be successful in your occupation? What is the minimum degree that you need to acquire for your job and/or what classes are most pertinent? What do you like best about your job?

Job Description & Primary Responsibilities:

Agricultural Program Managers serve the industry by handling farm assessments to identify farmers concerns and assist farmers with finding and gaining access to local, state, or federal funding to meet project needs.

Responsibilities: Agricultural Program Manager​s are responsible for securing funding to help farmers meet their project goals. They are also responsible for helping to assess operations to identify needs to improve management or farm operations. Program managers also conduct soil tests and field research. Managers will also communicate with funding agencies and partners to determine funding budgets and proposals. They also must ensure that project plans meet deadlines and coordinate with engineers working along with the projects.

Education Requirements:

Recommended High School Courses:
  • Project Management
  • Environmental Science
  • Soil Science
  • Conservation
  • Agronomy
  • Financial courses
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Education/Training:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Resource Management, Project Management, or related field.
  • Gain field experience.

​FOR INFORMATION ON agricultural program managers salaries, projected job growth, and more, VISIT Office Manager | Career Profile | AgCareers.com.

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