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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.
There is one course available for people who want to become an Organic Farmer.
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Learn how to prepare your farm for organic certification with the Diploma of Organic Farming (AHC51816). This nationally recognised diploma covers all aspects of organic farming including organic livestock production, soil management, crop production planning, climate risk, weeds, diseases and pest control. Graduate with a fully developed production plan for your agribusiness. Enquire now for the list of enrolment requirements and training dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Organic Farmer generally earns $1,440 per week ($74,880 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.
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
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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Here are some potential career pathways within livestock and animal production, permaculture and production horticulture. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Livestock and Animal Production
Bore Runner
$960 weekly pay
Farmhand
Livestock Transporter
Pen Rider
Piggery Attendant
Poultry Farm Worker
Sheep Shearer
Sheep Shearing Trainer
Station Hand
Wool Classer
Wool Worker
Agribusiness Manager
$1,440 weekly pay
Dairy Farm Manager
Farm Manager
Organic Farmer
Station Manager
Stock and Station Agent
$1,150 weekly pay
Permaculture
Nursery Hand
Nurseryperson
Horticulturalist
Sustainable Farmer
Production Horticulture
Vineyard Hand
Agronomist
Farmer
$1,350 weekly pay
Nursery Manager
Seed Technician
Winemaker
Agricultural Consultant
$1,950 weekly pay
Agricultural Manager
$1,600 weekly pay
Learn more about Organic Farmer courses in your area.