How do they match: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

  • Conduct inspections to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation.
  • Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.
  • Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
  • Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.

  • Determine resource needs.
  • Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.
  • Estimate labor or resource requirements for forestry, fishing, or agricultural operations.
  • Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
  • Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
  • Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
  • Test materials, solutions, or samples.