Food & farming · Nature & animals
What does a
farmer do?
Grows the crops and animals that feed us.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Prepares soil, plants, waters, watches for pests, and sells produce. Modern farmers use sensors and drones.
Skills to practise
Hard work, planning, weather sense.
How to explore this path
Learned on the land, plus agriculture courses.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Farmer connects with Biology, Geography. You may enjoy this work if you like outdoors, hands-on.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Grow beans in a cup and measure them daily.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Printable activities are currently in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Farmers grow the food we eat. They plant seeds, water crops, and look after animals.
What helps?
Working hard, planning, and understanding weather.
Learning about the path
You learn on the farm and can also take farming courses.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?