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

  • 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.
  • Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
  • Supervise the construction of farm or ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, drainage systems, wells, or roads.

  • Determine resource needs.
  • Estimate labor or resource requirements for forestry, fishing, or agricultural operations.
  • Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.