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Agricultural Technicians
ID
work_science/agricultural_technicians
Type
TASK
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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