Job prospects Grain Farm Operator in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Managers in agriculture in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

For the most part, managers in agriculture own their farms. In large-scale operations, there is a need for paid managers with a college or university education. Generally, these positions are usually filled by farm workers or supervisors with several years of farming experience.

Public interest in healthy eating has remained high, which fosters the development of niche crop products for small farms with fresh produce or livestock products.   

The buyout value of farms has increased significantly in recent years, which hinders the acquisition of family farms by successors or workers. As for the next generation, there is government aid to facilitate business start-ups and transfers for young entrepreneurs to draw them into the industry.   

Year after year, the size of farms has increased, and the activity will continue to be concentrated in large farms. The repurchase price of farms has increased sharply in recent years, and this hinders the next generation and workers from acquiring family farms. In this context of concentration, employment outlook are good in several regions.

Here are some key facts about Managers in agriculture in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in agriculture mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 67%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%

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