"So You Want To Be a Grazier?!"

Things to Consider, Deal Breakers, & Belief Systems

HATS FOR THE NEW AGRARIAN

Story Teller

Artist/Designer/Maker

Wisdom Sharer/Educator

Systems Guru/Production & Supply Chain Expert

Health Care: Mind, Body, Sprit

Engineer/Tech/Mechanical Wizard

Sciences

Animal Whisperer/Tender/Husbandry

Advocate/Policy

Business & Finance Advisor

Entrepreneur

Food! Chef, Butcher

Field Experts of Many Kinds

Cultural Ambassador

CAREER PATHWAYS Where are you in your search? What's most important right now when imagining what's next in your pursuit?

FIRM FOOTING "I'm looking for the job that I'm going to sink my teeth into, grow roots, and find STABILITY. " Low(er) Risk Path

STEPPING STONES "I'm ready to learn, get some experience, try on a few different hats." Create your adventure route. Might not be predictable and will require openness and discipline to stay the course. Risk & Stability depends on what your financial, familial, cultural, physical requirements are.

TAKING THE LEAP " It's now or never! Time to give it all I got!" Entrepreneurship, Buying Land, Investing. This is by far the path that requires certainty and willingness to be all in and it's not for everyone. It's one of the most challenging paths to charge through but can be one of the most rewarding, character building, adventurous pursuits one could take. Be equipped and prepared. Know how to ask for help. Integrity and dedication are required. Highest Risk Path

Academia/Institution

Government

Non-Profit

Established Business/ Big Brand

Apprenticeships

Continuing Education

Working with the family business to gain your chops

Start-up Business

Taking on the family business

Buying land to farm or ranch

Big Voice Opportunities

Starting a non-profit

Investing deep

Seasonal or Project-Based Work

WALKING THE PATH I'm already in the pursuit and I'm learning by doing. It's not easy but it's rewarding and I'm growing. I'm thinking about the future while I'm walking the walk, thinking of ways to contribute to change and address the challenges at hand.

Personality

Financial Consideration

Body Physical Considerations

Community + Culture + Family + Partnership

Mind & Spirit

Values + Impact + Contributing to Change + Inclusion

Do I enjoy solitude? Can I endure seclusion for bouts of time?

What's my relationship with money?

Am I someone who enjoys collaboration and working with others?

Am I big picture thinker or like the details?

Would you consider yourself an introvert or extravert?

How much money do I need on a monthly basis to live comfortably?

What do I need to pay off debts, buy land, start a family, start a business, save, retirement?

How long am I willing to "rough it" to reach my financial goals?

What do I need to fill fulfilled with a sense of purpose?

What practices and/or traditions are important to me

What do I need when I'm feeling depleted, lonely, or frustrated?

Who can I call on or reach out to when I need some cheerleading?

Health Care

Student Loan Debt

Access to Land

Sustainable work-load

How to support social change

How to support noobs

Using my voice to advocate & educate

Core Values

Be clear about your values because at some point you will have to make decisions that your values will dictate.

Collaboration key