80020

Managers in agriculture

TEER 0 — Management occupations

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Natural resources & agriculture

8 › 80 › 800 › 8002

Definition

Managers in agriculture plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations and functions of farms. They are responsible for growing crops, raising and breeding livestock, poultry and other animals, marketing farm products and enhancing farms' sustainability through, notably, the implementation of new technologies. They usually own and operate their own establishment.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Manage the overall operations of a farm, ranch or orchard
Determine the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised
Organize and co-ordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities; raising and breeding of livestock and poultry
Hire and manage farm personnel
Establish a marketing program
Develop and keep financial and production records
Purchase farm machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies
Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
Perform farming duties.
May collect data and use digital technology tools and equipment to enhance the sustainability of the farm.
Managers in agriculture manage farms of various sizes which may specialize in particular crops such as wheat, apples or potatoes or raise particular livestock such as beef cattle, swine or poultry.

Example job titles

•apiarist
•apple grower
•chicken farmer
•dairy farmer
•domestic animal breeder
•fruit farmer
•hog breeder
•horse breeder

Overview

Under Canada's NOC 2021 system, NOC 80020 (Managers in agriculture) represents a TEER 0 management occupation. Individuals in this unit group plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the operations and functions of farms, ranches, orchards, greenhouses, and other agricultural establishments. These professionals may operate their own farms as self-employed owners, or they may be hired to manage agricultural operations for corporate farms and agricultural businesses.

Key responsibilities under NOC 80020 include managing crop and livestock production, marketing farm products, purchasing machinery and agricultural supplies, and maintaining financial and operational records. To qualify for this classification, a university degree or college diploma in agriculture or a related field is typically required, along with several years of hands-on experience in farming or agricultural production.

Because this is classified as a TEER 0 occupation, candidates under NOC 80020 are eligible for key Canadian immigration pathways. Eligible managers can apply through the Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) with agricultural streams, or regional initiatives like the Agri-Food Pilot.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and current requirements, always consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.