National Occupational Classification, TEER 0
NOC 80020: Managers in agriculture
Managers in agriculture plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations and functions of farms. Below are the main duties, all 104 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 80020?
NOC 80020 is the code for managers in agriculture in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include apiarist, apple grower, chicken farmer and dairy farmer. It is a TEER 0 occupation (management occupations), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $30.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 80020
- TEER
- 0: Management
- Broad category
- Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $30.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 80020
Managers in agriculture plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations and functions of farms. They are responsible for growing crops, raising and breeding livestock, poultry and other animals, marketing farm products and enhancing farms' sustainability through, notably, the implementation of new technologies. They usually own and operate their own establishment.
Main job titles
- apiarist
- apple grower
- chicken farmer
- dairy farmer
- domestic animal breeder
- fruit farmer
- hog breeder
- horse breeder
- maple syrup producer
- market gardener
- potato farmer
- rancher
- seed grower
- sod farmer
- vegetable grower
- vineyard manager
- viticulturist
- wheat farmer
All 104 job titles in the NOC index
animal breeder, animal farmer, apiarist, apiculturist, apple grower, apple producer, bean sprout farmer, bean sprout grower, beef cattle farmer, beef producer, beekeeper, bird breeder, broiler chicken producer, broiler producer, cash crop farmer, cat breeder, cattle rancher, cereal and oilseed grower, cereal and oilseed producer, cereal farm manager, cereal grower, cereal producer, chicken farmer, cow-calf operator, crop farmer, dairy cattle breeder, dairy farm manager, dairy farmer, dog breeder, domestic animal breeder, egg producer, farm manager, farmer (except nursery and fish farm), feedlot farmer, forage crop farmer, fruit farm operator, fruit farmer, fruit grower, fruit producer, fur farmer, fur-bearing-animal farmer, ginseng grower, goat breeder, grain and oilseed farmer, grain and oilseed grower, grain and oilseed producer, grain farm manager, grain farm operator, grain farmer, grain grower, grain producer, grape grower, grape producer, hatchery manager, hatchery operator, hog breeder, hog farmer, hog producer, hop grower, hop producer, horse breeder, kennel operator, livestock farmer, maple syrup producer, market gardener, mixed farmer, mushroom grower, mushroom producer, organic grower, pheasant breeder, potato farmer, potato grower, potato producer, poultry breeder, poultry breeder - egg production, poultry farm manager, poultry farmer - egg production, poultry producer, rabbit breeder, rancher, ranchman/woman, rodent breeder, rodent raiser, seed farmer, seed grower, seed producer, sheep farm operator, sheep farmer, sod farmer, sow farm manager, sugar beet farmer, sugar maple grower, tobacco farmer, tomato grower, tropical fish breeder, turf farmer, turkey producer, vegetable gardener, vegetable grower, vineyard manager, viticulturist, wheat farmer, wheat grower, wheat producer.
Main duties of NOC 80020
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Manage the overall operations of a farm, ranch or orchard
- Determine the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised
- Organize and co-ordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities; raising and breeding of livestock and poultry
- Hire and manage farm personnel
- Establish a marketing program
- Develop and keep financial and production records
- Purchase farm machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies
- Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
- Perform farming duties.
- May collect data and use digital technology tools and equipment to enhance the sustainability of the farm.
- Managers in agriculture manage farms of various sizes which may specialize in particular crops such as wheat, apples or potatoes or raise particular livestock such as beef cattle, swine or poultry.
Employment requirements
- Extensive farming experience, obtained as a farm supervisor or specialized crop or livestock worker or by working on a farm, is usually required.
- A university degree or college diploma in agricultural management or other field related to crop or livestock production may be required.
Is NOC 80020 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 0 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 80020 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 80020 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.25 | $30.00 | $57.69 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.76 | $34.17 | $63.61 |
| Prince Edward Island | $17.50 | $26.92 | $55.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.50 | $26.92 | $55.00 |
| New Brunswick | $17.50 | $26.92 | $55.00 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $27.00 | $48.08 |
| Ontario | $20.19 | $31.25 | $96.15 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $29.45 | $37.50 |
| Saskatchewan | $22.00 | $33.00 | $81.73 |
| Alberta | $20.91 | $33.33 | $90.87 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 80020 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 80020 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a apiarist?
NOC 80020, Managers in agriculture, a TEER 0 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 80020?
TEER 0. Management occupations. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 80020 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 0 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 80020 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 80020 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $30.00 an hour, with most wages between $16.25 and $57.69. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 80020 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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