Job requirements Farmer (except Nursery And Fish Farm) in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as a farmer (except nursery and fish farm) in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Extensive farming experience, obtained as a farm supervisor or specialized crop or livestock worker or by working on a farm, is usually required.
  • A university degree or college diploma in agricultural management or other field related to crop or livestock production may be required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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