Agricultural Technicians

Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.

Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.

Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.

Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.

Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.

Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.

Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.

Collect animal or crop samples.

Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.

Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.

Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.

Conduct studies of nitrogen or alternative fertilizer application methods, quantities, or timing to ensure satisfaction of crop needs and minimization of leaching, runoff, or denitrification.

Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.

Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.

Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.

Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.

Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.

Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.

Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.

Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.

Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public.

Prepare culture media, following standard procedures.

Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.

Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.

Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.

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.