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Farm Operations Coordinator

The agricultural operations organizer — coordinating farm activities, schedules, and logistics to support production.

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Job markets for Farm Operations Coordinators
Employment concentration · ~33 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Farm Operations Coordinator

As a Farm Operations Coordinator, you support agricultural operations by coordinating activities, managing schedules, handling logistics, and ensuring farm operations run smoothly. You're the organizational support that keeps farming on track.

Your day follows agricultural rhythm. You might schedule crew activities, then coordinate equipment use, then track input deliveries, then communicate with suppliers, then prepare production records. You're ensuring farming activities are coordinated effectively.

The hardest part is coordinating in an environment driven by weather and biology. Plans change when it rains; timing is critical for planting and harvest. You need flexibility while maintaining organization. The people who thrive here are organized, enjoy agriculture, and can adapt to unpredictable circumstances.

IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
RecognitionModerate
SupportLower
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Farm typeOperation sizeSeasonal patternsCoordination scopeTeam structure
Farm coordination varies by operation type and size. Row crop, livestock, specialty crops, and mixed operations have different coordination needs. Operation size affects complexity. Seasonal patterns determine work intensity throughout the year. Coordination scope might include field operations, logistics, or both.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Farm Operations Coordinators (SOC 11-9013.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$52K–$157K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
6K
U.S. Employment
-1.3%
10yr Growth
86K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionManagement of Personnel ResourcesSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningTime Management
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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