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Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.

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This source lists 30 tasks, including 19 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 11/2020.

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Core · Task 21370 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.

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Core · Task 21371 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.

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Core · Task 21372 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.

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Core · Task 21373 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.

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Core · Task 21374 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.

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Core · Task 21375 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.

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Core · Task 21376 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.

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Core · Task 21377 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.

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Core · Task 21378 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Prepare reports required by state and federal laws.

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Core · Task 21379 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.

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Core · Task 21380 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.

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Core · Task 21381 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Coordinate clerical, record-keeping, inventory, requisitioning, and marketing activities.

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Core · Task 21382 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Direct the breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement.

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Core · Task 21383 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Negotiate with buyers for the sale, storage, or shipment of crops or livestock.

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Core · Task 21384 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Coordinate the selection and maintenance of brood stock.

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Core · Task 21385 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production.

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Core · Task 21386 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Provide information to customers on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, and lawns.

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Core · Task 21387 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Analyze market conditions to determine acreage allocations.

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Core · Task 21388 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Supervise the construction of farm or ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, drainage systems, wells, or roads.

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Supplemental · Task 21389 · 11/2020 · Analyst - Transition

Replace chemical insecticides with environmentally friendly practices, such as adding pest-repelling plants to fields.

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Unspecified · Task 21390 · 11/2020 · Analyst

Conduct inspections to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation.

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Unspecified · Task 21391 · 11/2020 · Analyst

Conduct or supervise stock examinations to identify diseases or parasites.

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Unspecified · Task 21392 · 11/2020 · Analyst

Determine types or quantities of crops, plants, or livestock to be grown and raised, based on budgets, federal incentives, market conditions, executive directives, projected sales volumes, or soil conditions.

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Unspecified · Task 21393 · 11/2020 · Analyst

Determine, administer, and execute policies relating to operations administration and standards, facility maintenance, and safety.

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Unspecified · Task 21394 · 11/2020 · Analyst

Direct crop production operations, such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting.

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Unspecified · Task 21395 · 11/2020 · Analyst

Evaluate marketing or sales alternatives for products.

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Unspecified · Task 21396 · 11/2020 · Analyst

Hire, supervise, and train support workers.

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Unspecified · Task 21397 · 11/2020 · Analyst

Monitor activities, such as irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, milking, breeding, and grading, to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards.

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Unspecified · Task 21398 · 11/2020 · Analyst

Monitor environments to ensure maintenance of optimum animal or plant life.

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Unspecified · Task 21399 · 11/2020 · Analyst

Obtain financing for and purchase necessary machinery, land, supplies, or livestock.

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