The Agricultural Business and Management Technology/Animal Husbandry major, located on the Senatobia campus, prepares students for livestock and ranch management. Students will assist in breeding livestock, administering medicine and working with seed, feed and chemical sales.
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Instructor: Bruce Lee
Phone: 662-562-3430
Office Location: A.P. Fatheree Building
What can I expect from a career in The Agricultural Business and Management Technology/Animal Husbandry?
Agricultural managers usually do not plant, harvest, or perform other production activities; instead, they hire and supervise farm and livestock workers, who perform most daily production tasks. Managers may establish output goals; determine financial constraints; monitor production and marketing; hire, assign, and supervise workers; determine crop transportation and storage requirements; and oversee maintenance of the property and equipment.
The type of farm managers operate determines their specific tasks. On crop farms—farms growing grain, cotton, other fibers, fruit, and vegetables—farmers are responsible for preparing, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting. After the harvest, they make sure that the crops are properly packaged, stored, and marketed. Livestock, dairy, and poultry farmers and ranchers feed and care for animals and keep barns, pens, coops, and other farm buildings clean and in good condition. They also plan and oversee breeding and marketing activities. Both farmers and ranchers operate machinery and maintain equipment and facilities, and both track technological improvements in animal breeding and seeds, and choose new or existing products.
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How much can I earn?
Full-time, salaried agricultural managers had median weekly earnings of $775 in 2008. The middle half earned between $570 and $1,269 per week. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $358, and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $1,735 per week.
Reference:
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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