How do they match: Agricultural Technicians

  • Agricultural Research Technologist
  • Dairy Technologist
  • Research Technologist

  • Assess comparative soil erosion from various planting or tillage systems, such as conservation tillage with mulch or ridge till systems, no-till systems, or conventional tillage systems with or without moldboard plows.
  • Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
  • Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.
  • Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
  • Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.