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Agricultural Technicians

ID

work_science/agricultural_technicians

Type

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Children

26

Child Nodes (26)

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Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.

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Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.

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Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.

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Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.

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Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.

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Collect animal or crop samples.

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Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.

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Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.

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Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.

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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.

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Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.

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Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.

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Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.

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Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.

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Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.

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Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.

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Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.

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Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.

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Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.

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Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.

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Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.

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Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.

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Prepare culture media, following standard procedures.

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Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public.

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Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.

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Assess comparative soil erosion from various planting or tillage systems, such as conservation tillage with mulch or ridge till systems, no-till systems, or conventional tillage systems with or without moldboard plows.