What skills are required to be a farmer?

There are many skills that a farmer must have to be able to do his job. Some of the skills that are required are not only outside work but also inside work too. Some of the skills include being able to work until the job gets done, be mechanically inclined, know how to use math, operation of heavy machinery and trucks, work on a computer, strenuous. "Agricultural workers maintain the quality of farms, crops, and livestock by operating machinery and doing physical labor." (Dept. of Labor) This quote show helps show that the use of machinery and being strong is required for this career.