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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.
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
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Basic Skills- *Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- *Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- *Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- *Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- *Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems.
- *Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- *Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- *Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- *Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- *Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Social Skills- *Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- *Instructing Teaching others how to do something.
- *Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
- *Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- *Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
- *Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Complex Problem Solving Skills- *Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Technical Skills- Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- *Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
- *Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes.
- *Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
- Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Systems Skills- *Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- *Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- *Systems Evaluation Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Resource Management Skills- *Management of Financial Resources Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
- *Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
- *Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- *Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Desktop Computer SkillsSpreadsheetsUsing a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs.PresentationsUsing a computer application to create, manipulate, edit, and show virtual slide presentations.InternetNavigating the Internet to find information, including the ability to open and configure standard browsers; use searches, hypertext references, and transfer protocols; and send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail).NavigationUsing scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.Word ProcessingUsing a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents.GraphicsWorking with pictures in graphics programs or other applications, including creating simple graphics, manipulating the appearance, and inserting graphics into other programs.DatabasesUsing a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the information.
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Body Positioning- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
- Requires standing
Communication- Requires telephone conversations
- Requires use of electronic mail
- Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
- Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
Competition- Requires competition or awareness of competitive pressures
Environment- Includes exposure to contaminants
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
- Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures
Impact of Decisions- Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization
- Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
- Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company
- Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences
Job Hazards- Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings
Level of Challenge- Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
- Freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals
- Requires being exact or highly accurate
Pace and Scheduling- Requires meeting strict deadlines
Personal Interaction- Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities
- Requires work with others in a group or team
- Requires work with external customers or the public
Responsibility for Others- Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others
- Includes responsibility for work outcomes and results
Work Attire- Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
Work Setting- Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
- Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions
- Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
- Requires working outdoors, under cover
- Requires working in an open vehicle or equipment
- Requires working in a closed vehicle or equipment
- Requires working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions
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- Provide information to customers on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, and lawns.
- Analyze market conditions to determine acreage allocations.
- Supervise the construction of farm or ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, drainage systems, wells, or roads.
- Replace chemical insecticides with environmentally friendly practices, such as adding pest-repelling plants to fields.
- Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production.
- Negotiate with buyers for the sale, storage, or shipment of crops or livestock.
- Coordinate the selection and maintenance of brood stock.
- Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
- Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
- Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
- Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
- 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.
- Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.
- Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
- Prepare reports required by state and federal laws.
- Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.
- Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.
- Coordinate clerical, record-keeping, inventory, requisitioning, and marketing activities.
- Direct the breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems- Determine resource needs.
- Estimate labor or resource requirements for forestry, fishing, or agricultural operations.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Scheduling Work and Activities
Thinking Creatively- Develop emergency response plans or procedures.
- Develop marketing plans or strategies.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources- Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials- Examine animals to detect illness, injury or other problems.
- Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment.
- Test materials, solutions, or samples.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings- Monitor operational quality or safety.
- Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Developing Objectives and Strategies- Develop agricultural methods.
- Develop organizational policies or programs.
Analyzing Data or Information- Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
- Analyze financial records to improve budgeting or planning.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Documenting/Recording Information- Maintain operational records.
- Maintain personnel records.
- Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation.
- Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates- Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.
- Direct administrative or support services.
- Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
- Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities.
- Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
- Manage construction activities.
- Supervise employees.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others- Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services.
- Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services.
Training and Teaching Others- Conduct employee training programs.
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Coaching and Developing Others
Processing Information- Compile operational data.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People- Evaluate quality of plants or crops.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Performing General Physical Activities- Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks.
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing Administrative Activities- Submit financial applications.
Developing and Building Teams
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment- Perform manual service or maintenance tasks.
Staffing Organizational Units
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Tools
Light trucks or sport utility vehicles- Farm trucks
- Four wheel drive 4WD trucks
- Sport utility vehicles SUVs
Marine hatchery equipment- Aquaculture tanks
- Cage nets
- Clockwork belt feeders
- Fish collection nets
- Fish crowders
- Fish egg counters
- Fish egg sorters
- Fish feeders
- Fish graders
- Fish incubators
- Fish transfer pumps
- Fish traps
Power saws- Chain saws
- Circular saws
- Portable power saws
Secateurs or pruning shears- Extended pole pruners
- Pneumatic cutters
- Pneumatic pruners
- Pruning tools
Water sprinklers- Impact sprinklers
- Microsprinklers
- Overhead sprinklers
- Pop-up sprinklers
Technology
Accounting software- AgData Blue Skies Accounting
- Datatech The Farmer's Office
- Red Wing Software CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture
- Sanders Software Consulting FarmBooks
- Specialized Data Systems Ultra Farm
- Vertical Solutions Easy-Farm Accounting
Data base user interface and query software- Ag Connections Land.db
- Ag Leader Technology SMS Advanced
- AgTerra Technologies AgTrac
- Alua Software Paddock Pro
- Cattlesoft CattleMax
- Farm Business Software Systems Smart Feeder
- Farm Files Crops
- Farm Files Livestock
- Fish stocking databases
- Hatchery database systems
- John Deere Apex Farm Management
- KELTEC Systems HerdMaster
- Lion Edge Technologies Ranch Manager
- Microsoft Access
- Pear Technology Fieldman Farmer
- PigCHAMP Care 3000
- ProducePak Mobile Farm Management
- SST Development Group Stratus
- Stenco Technologies Farm Trends
- TapLogic FarmLogic
- Trimble Farm Works
Enterprise resource planning ERP software- Accutech Systems Corporation AccuFarm-MGR
- Advanced Veterinary Services Ranch Vision
- Agevo Farm Manager
- AgriSoft/CMC AgriSoft/ERP
- Argos Software ABECAS Insight
- Brihzon Solutions SMART Dairy Resource Planning
- CattleWorks
- Custom Software Group CSG AgroSys
- EZ-Ranch
- Innovative Software Solutions Picas
- International Response Technologies CowChip - Ranch House
- Midwest MicroSystems Cow Sense
- Oracle NetSuite
- Resource planning software
- SAP software
- i.Agri LandMark Farm
Geographic information system- DIVA-GIS
- Delta Data Systems AGIS
- ESRI ArcPad
- Geographic information system GIS systems
- TatukGIS Editor
Map creation software- CDA International Manifold System
- Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
- Global Mapper Software Global Mapper
- MapInfo
- Trimble AgGPS EZ-Map
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