Organic Farmer Courses
Organic Farmers grow crops and raise livestock without chemicals, managing daily tasks like planting, harvesting, and equipment maintenance.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Organic Farmer
Get qualified to work as a Organic Farmer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
AHC20122
Duration
1 week - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Get qualified as a farm hand (without a work placement) by enrolling in the AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to work safely on a farm — operating a range of machinery (motorbikes, tractors) and carrying out standard jobs (mustering, marking livestock, fencing, weed control). The course takes 9 months to complete and is delivered via a mix of online components, face-to-face, and practical sessions.
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Duration
1 week - 24 months
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AHC30624
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The AHC30624 Certificate III in Production Horticulture can be used as a professional qualification for work at nurseries and orchards — but is also great for home enthusiasts wanting to grow their own fruit and vegetables. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that incorporates classroom and field work as well as online modules. The course covers: soil sampling and improvement, plant nutrition, crop planting and regulation, harvest, weed control, organics and composting.
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Duration
12 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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AHC30122
Duration
6 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture prepares you for a career in agriculture and for immediate work as a farmhand or station worker. Over 12 months you will learn how to work safely on farms and other agricultural worksites — while choosing study electives in crop management, livestock handling, farm machinery operation and maintenance, fencing and pest control.
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Duration
6 months - 3 years
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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AHC20320
The AHC20320 Certificate II in Production Horticulture is a nationally recognised qualification for people seeking work on farms that grow garden crops, fresh produce, or flowers. You’ll be introduced to the critical safety and biosecurity requirements of farm work and then specialise in either horticulture (garden crops, fresh produce, orchards) or floriculture (flower farms). Enquire now for the full list of career outcomes, specialisation areas (and their availability) as well as study centres near you.
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How much does an Organic Farmer earn?
In Australia, a full time Organic Farmer generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for an Organic Farmer?
Although there are 178,500 people working as a farmer in Australia, only a small percentage of these are Organic Farmers. The number of people working in this industry is expected to drop slightly over the next five years. Organic Farmers usually work in rural or remote regions of Australia.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal – 2019 Occupation Projections
How do I become an Organic Farmer?
If you’re considering becoming an Organic Farmer think about enrolling in the Diploma of Organic Farming. This 12 month course covers various topics about organic farming and will help you plan to get your farm ready for organic certification.
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Learn the basics of farm planning, operations, cropping and rural safety and progress to advanced agricultural training. Start your career in agriculture today.
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An Organic Farmer operates a farm that does not use chemicals like pesticides or herbicides when producing fruit and vegetables or grain. Organic livestock farmers use only organic feed and don’t use things like hormones or additives when raising their animals. An Organic Farmer will do a range of daily tasks to keep a farm running effectively. You might be planting or harvesting crops, tending to livestock, irrigating your produce or making general repairs around the farm.
Organic Farmers spend most of their day outdoors and you’ll need to work in all sorts of weather conditions. The work is physically demanding and you’ll put in a lot of hours. You’ll need a passion for organic farming and a strong understanding of how to keep your organic certification. Organic Farmers will need to be good with animals if you have livestock and you’ll also have to be ready to work with various farm equipment.
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