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Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

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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30 tasks19 core, 1 supplemental, 10 not rated
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ManagementOne of its 59 occupations
Code
11-9013.00SOC 2018: 11-9013

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19 core tasks, 1 supplemental and 10 not rated, each quoted as published, with where it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.Core taskTask 21370Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  2. Task 2. Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.Core taskTask 21371Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  3. Task 3. Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.Core taskTask 21372Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  4. Task 4. Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.Core taskTask 21373Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  5. Task 5. Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.Core taskTask 21374Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  6. Task 6. Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.Core taskTask 21375Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  7. Task 7. Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.Core taskTask 21376Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  8. Task 8. Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.Core taskTask 21377Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  9. Task 9. Prepare reports required by state and federal laws.Core taskTask 21378Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  10. Task 10. Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.Core taskTask 21379Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  11. Task 11. Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.Core taskTask 21380Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  12. Task 12. Coordinate clerical, record-keeping, inventory, requisitioning, and marketing activities.Core taskTask 21381Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  13. Task 13. Direct the breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement.Core taskTask 21382Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  14. Task 14. Negotiate with buyers for the sale, storage, or shipment of crops or livestock.Core taskTask 21383Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  15. Task 15. Coordinate the selection and maintenance of brood stock.Core taskTask 21384Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  16. Task 16. Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production.Core taskTask 21385Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  17. Task 17. Provide information to customers on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, and lawns.Core taskTask 21386Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  18. Task 18. Analyze market conditions to determine acreage allocations.Core taskTask 21387Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  19. Task 19. Supervise the construction of farm or ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, drainage systems, wells, or roads.Core taskTask 21388Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  20. Task 20. Replace chemical insecticides with environmentally friendly practices, such as adding pest-repelling plants to fields.Supplemental taskTask 21389Rated by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  21. Task 21. Conduct inspections to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation.Not ratedTask 21390Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  22. Task 22. Conduct or supervise stock examinations to identify diseases or parasites.Not ratedTask 21391Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  23. Task 23. Determine types or quantities of crops, plants, or livestock to be grown and raised, based on budgets, federal incentives, market conditions, executive directives, projected sales volumes, or soil conditions.Not ratedTask 21392Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  24. Task 24. Determine, administer, and execute policies relating to operations administration and standards, facility maintenance, and safety.Not ratedTask 21393Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  25. Task 25. Direct crop production operations, such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting.Not ratedTask 21394Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  26. Task 26. Evaluate marketing or sales alternatives for products.Not ratedTask 21395Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  27. Task 27. Hire, supervise, and train support workers.Not ratedTask 21396Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  28. Task 28. Monitor activities, such as irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, milking, breeding, and grading, to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards.Not ratedTask 21397Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  29. Task 29. Monitor environments to ensure maintenance of optimum animal or plant life.Not ratedTask 21398Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  30. Task 30. Obtain financing for and purchase necessary machinery, land, supplies, or livestock.Not ratedTask 21399Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020

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