ROW CROP FARMERS (CORN AND SOYBEAN)

• Row crop farmers need a high school diploma at a minimum, but may also acquire an associate or bachelor's degree in areas such as agribusiness or plant science.
• Row crop farmers can typically be found working as an independent farmer on a farm they own or they may work at corporate farms or for agriculture companies.

DAIRY PRODUCERS

• Dairy producers, or farmers, have a median income of $69,620 per year.
• These individuals are skilled in mechanics and analysis. Management and people skills are also relevant if the farmer has a supervisory role.
• They tend to have a lot of physical strength which is required to endure the repetitive and strenuous tasks associated with their work.
• Dairy producers may work on their own farms or for corporate farms.
• In terms of education, dairy producers may learn the trade via an apprenticeship, as hands-on experience is required before one can become a dairy farmer. They may have also learned through youth programs or by growing up on a farm.
• Most dairy farmers also have some sort of degree related to dairy/animal science or agriculture.
• Dairy producers need the following skills: mechanical and analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and physical strength.
• Dairy producers usually wake up early, as their work tends to begin before dawn.  

COW-CALF PRODUCERS

• Cow-calf producers fall under the category of beef cattle farmers and work at 'cow-calf operations'. They may be referred to as 'feedlot producers'
• These individuals typically have a high school diploma, and many obtain college degrees in the areas of animal science or agriculture. They often begin learning the trade in youth programs or through their family's business.
• They can earn between $35,000 and $135,000 depending on a number of variables.

STOCKER PRODUCERS

• Stocker producers have the following sets of knowledge: cattle nutrition, cattle selection, and cattle behavior.
• Stocker producers tend to be a bit older, with only around 27% falling under the age of 40.