How do they match: Agricultural Technicians

  • 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.
  • Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
  • Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.

  • Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.
  • Research crop management methods.