Agriculture
$91,228 earning potential
Agriculture careers are professional paths related to farming, cultivation and animal husbandry. These career paths involve everything from growing crops and nurturing the soil to raising livestock like cattle, pigs and chickens.
$91,228
High-end Earners in
BPBP Georgia ( Top 10% )
$56,369
median annual wage
$27
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Crop Management: Planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and harvesting.
- Livestock Care: Feeding, health monitoring, breeding, housing, and handling.
- Soil Health and Conservation: Soil testing, erosion prevention, cover crops, rotation, and composting.
- Equipment Maintenance: Tractors, tools, safety checks, and storage.
- Business Management: Budgeting, marketing, record keeping, risk assessment, and legal compliance.
- Environmental Stewardship: Sustainable practices, biodiversity, conservation, wildlife habitat, and pollinator support.