How do they match: Agricultural Technicians

  • Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

  • Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
  • Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.
  • Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.
  • Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
  • Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.

  • Operate farming equipment.
  • Operate laboratory or field equipment.
  • Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
  • Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
  • Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
  • Record research or operational data.
  • Test quality of materials or finished products.