Farming Consultant

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What is a Farming Consultant? 

A Farming Consultant is like a farm owner’s right hand person. A Farming Consultant’s job is to assist a farm owner in almost every aspect of their farm.  It therefore stands to reason that Farming Consultants need to have a very varied and up-to-date knowledge base. 

Some Farming Consultants will specialise in just one area, for example: Genetics & breeding patterns. 

What does a Farming Consultant do? (depending what they specialise in)

• assists farmers with organising their budgets
• advisse on how to improve the quality of their livestock
• tests soil for seed plantation
• advises on fertilizers and manage order & delivery thereof
• provides training to staff
• keeps farmers up to date with new developments and technology
• assists farmers with regard to new equipment
• assists farmers with staff, mediation and disputes
• acts as legal advisors
• keeps up to date with everything new in the agricultural sector

Are you . . . ?

• passionate about farming?
• a good communicator?
• observant?
• a good listener?
• a people’s person?
• willing to work long and unusual hours if necessary?
• willing to work in remote areas?
• organised?

How do I become a Farming Consultant? 

Farming Consultants usually specialise. It will depend on what you want to ‘consult’ in. Obviously the more varied your skills, the more employable you may become. 

• CLICK HERE – jobs descriptions: FARMING

• CLICK HERE – job descriptions: AGRICULTURE

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Animal Trainer … or … Wildlife Rehabilitator

Is becoming a Farming Consultant the right career choice for me?