Typical Tasks
Analyze data from harvester monitors to develop yield maps.
Analyze geospatial data to determine agricultural implications of factors such as soil quality, terrain, field productivity, fertilizers, or weather conditions.
Apply precision agriculture information to specifically reduce the negative environmental impacts of farming practices.
Collect information about soil or field attributes, yield data, or field boundaries, using field data recorders and basic geographic information systems (GIS).
Compare crop yield maps with maps of soil test data, chemical application patterns, or other information to develop site-specific crop management plans.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Adaptability/Flexibility
Persistence
Self-Control
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Active Listening
Writing
Complex Problem Solving
Expected Knowledge
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.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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.
Common Activities
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
