Agriculture & food systems
Farm / agricultural manager
Plan agricultural production, coordinate resources and manage operating decisions.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Agricultural experience; business study can help
Practical agricultural experience is central. Agriculture-business study can develop planning skills, but management or ownership also requires industry knowledge, resources and financial judgment.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “High school diploma or equivalent.” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Eastern Oregon University
Agriculture Entrepreneurship
Combine agriculture and business to explore production, enterprise planning and rural economic opportunities.
Ask: What practical experience would help me assess the risks and finances of an agricultural business?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Treasure Valley Community College
Agriculture Business
Combines agricultural operations with business decisions, markets and farm-equipment sales preparation. The curriculum includes agricultural marketing and production studies.
Ask: Which preparation, timetable and complete budget apply to my Agriculture Business plan?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Treasure Valley Community College
Crop Science
Study crop production, planting, harvesting and sustainable farm practices. The published curriculum includes plant growth, soils and agricultural safety.
Ask: Which preparation, timetable and complete budget apply to my Crop Science plan?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Treasure Valley Community College
Ranch Management
Combines farm business and animal science with practical cattle-operation skills. Coursework includes forage production and range management.
Ask: Which preparation, timetable and complete budget apply to my Ranch Management plan?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Tillamook Bay Community College
Agricultural Technology
Combines animal handling and nutrition with motor controls, hydraulics, drones and farm technology. Many courses are offered in the evening; confirm the actual sequence and hands-on attendance.
Ask: Which preparation, timetable and complete budget apply to my Agricultural Technology plan?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Blue Mountain Community College
Agriculture Business
An agricultural-business route focused on operations, marketing and agricultural systems. Ask which practical experiences match a farm, ranch or agricultural-service business goal.
Ask: Which preparation, timetable and complete budget apply to my Agriculture Business plan?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Blue Mountain Community College
Agriculture Production
Study crop, livestock and greenhouse production with access to the college's 100-acre educational farm. Practical learning includes planting, irrigation and integrated farm operations.
Ask: Which preparation, timetable and complete budget apply to my Agriculture Production plan?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
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Which agricultural enterprise interests me, and how could I gain experience before taking financial risk?
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The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $39.21. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 21,487 jobs in 2024 to 21,949 in 2034. The projected 23,116 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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