Coordinate and direct activities of workers engaged in cutting, transporting, storing, or milling products and in maintaining records.
Arrange for processing and/or resale of purchased products.
Arrange for transportation and/or storage of purchased products.
Examine and test crops and products to estimate their value, determine their grade, and locate any evidence of disease or insect damage.
Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.
Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.
Purchase for further processing or for resale farm products such as milk, grains, and Christmas trees.
Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand.
Advise farm groups and growers on land preparation and livestock care techniques that will maximize the quantity and quality of production.
Estimate land production possibilities, surveying property and studying factors such as crop rotation history, soil fertility, and irrigation facilities.
Sell supplies such as seed, feed, fertilizers, and insecticides, arranging for loans or financing as necessary.
Calculate applicable government grain quotas.
English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Food Production -- Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Communications and Media -- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Economics and Accounting -- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Sales and Marketing -- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Negotiation -- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Persuasion -- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.
Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Number Facility -- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Memorization -- The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Mathematical Reasoning -- The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Category Flexibility -- The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources -- Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others -- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information -- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.