How do they match: Agricultural Technicians

  • Field Service Poultry Technician
  • Agriculture Field Technician

  • Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

  • Collect animal or crop samples.
  • 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.
  • Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
  • Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
  • Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
  • Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.
  • Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
  • Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.

  • Operate laboratory or field equipment.
  • Research crop management methods.
  • Set up laboratory or field equipment.