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

  • 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.

  • Analyze market conditions to determine acreage allocations.
  • Conduct inspections to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation.
  • Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
  • 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.

  • Direct administrative or support services.
  • Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
  • Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities.
  • Hire personnel.
  • Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment.
  • Maintain personnel records.
  • Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services.
  • Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services.
  • Perform manual service or maintenance tasks.