Farmer’s job is very complicated as they not only plough and
sow, but they usually have to manage their whole farm, and make important decisions.
Let’s see what farmers really do!
They are business managers, salespersons and supervisors. To make a living, a farmer must decide what
and where to raise or plant crops and livestock. Farmers must be
aware of trends in foods and other agricultural products, to sell the harvest at
its highest price or provide sufficient calories, vitamins and minerals
to keep the family and any livestock healthy. Farmers must follow theups and
downs of the commodities market, storing their harvest if
they are able, selling their crop only when they think they can receive the
maximum possible benefit. Everyone in the family must pull together to
take care of the crops and the animals. Farmers supervise family members
and seasonal agricultural workers. They hire outside help only when absolutely
necessary and only hire those workers who will give a full day's work for a
full day's pay.
They are veterinarians, too
Veterinary care is expensive. Most farmers take care
of all but the most complicated problems themselves, including such things as
assisting in calving and lambing, treating minor to moderate cuts and abrasions,
performing castrations, treating most illnesses and tending to overall general
health and wellness. Most farmers administer inoculations themselves.
They are carpenters and construction workers as well.
Farmers build and repair fences, barns and outbuildings and
maintain coops and pens. They dig post holes, repair roofs, dig
trenches and build feeders, nesting boxes and shade
structures. Farmers must know how to correctly and safely use hand and power
tools as well as how to safely operate heavy equipment.
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