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.

Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.
Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
Hire, supervise, and train support workers.
Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.
Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.
Supervise the construction of farm or ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, drainage systems, wells, or roads.

Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.
Estimate labor or resource requirements for forestry, fishing, or agricultural operations.

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