# Agricultural Technicians > Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. - Code: 19-4012.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-4012) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 26 tasks (9 core and 17 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4012.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-4012.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring. Core task · Task 20533 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2024 2. Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks. Core task · Task 5541 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2024 3. Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care. Core task · Task 5528 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2024 4. Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness. Core task · Task 5544 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2024 5. Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops. Core task · Task 5542 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2024 6. Collect animal or crop samples. Core task · Task 20530 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2024 7. Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems. Core task · Task 20529 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2024 8. Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing. Core task · Task 20527 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2024 9. Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers. Core task · Task 5548 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2024 10. 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. Supplemental task · Task 19781 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2024 11. Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively. Supplemental task · Task 20528 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2024 12. Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing. Supplemental task · Task 20526 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2024 13. Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability. Supplemental task · Task 20535 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2024 14. Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results. Supplemental task · Task 5530 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2024 15. Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests. Supplemental task · Task 20534 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2024 16. Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application. Supplemental task · Task 20531 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2024 17. Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent. Supplemental task · Task 5543 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2024 18. Conduct insect or plant disease surveys. Supplemental task · Task 5538 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2024 19. Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions. Supplemental task · Task 5540 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2024 20. Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices. Supplemental task · Task 19782 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2024 21. Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas. Supplemental task · Task 20537 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2024 22. Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants. Supplemental task · Task 5547 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2024 23. Prepare culture media, following standard procedures. Supplemental task · Task 20536 · Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2024 24. Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public. Supplemental task · Task 20532 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2024 25. Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations. Supplemental task · Task 5549 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2024 26. 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. 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