Could you find your happy place on a farm?

Agriculture desperately needs young talent. Do you feel called to work the land? Find out if your skills and interests are right for this vital profession.

Big questions to consider

Everyone has their unique set of strengths and ambitions. Are you wondering whether a career in food production might be right for you? Successful farmers who love what they do typically answer “yes” to most of these questions:

• Do you like working with your hands and using tools?

• Are you skilled in several different areas, like management, mechanics, accounting and customer service?

• Can you handle unexpected challenges on a daily basis?

• Do you have a particularly keen sense of observation?

• Are you physically able to work for several hours at a time without taking a break?

• Would you like to work independently and set your own schedule?

• Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset?

• Are you comfortable working with numbers?

• Are you interested in new technologies?

• Do you enjoy being close to nature and animals?

• Do you welcome a challenge?

If you answered “yes” to most of these questions, then this demanding yet rewarding profession may be right for you. Don’t hesitate to sign up for training courses that will prepare you for this amazing career.