According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees. | 88% |
| Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products. | 83% |
| Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products. | 83% |
| Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products. | 81% |
| Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary. | 81% |
| Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand. | 78% |
| Examine or test crops or products to estimate their value, determine their grade, or locate any evidence of disease or insect damage. | 71% |
| Coordinate or direct activities of workers engaged in cutting, transporting, storing, or milling products and maintaining records. | 70% |
| Sell supplies, such as seed, feed, fertilizers, or insecticides, arranging for loans or financing as necessary. | 69% |
| Advise farm groups or growers on land preparation or livestock care techniques that will maximize the quantity and quality of production. | 64% |
| Calculate applicable government grain quotas. | 56% |
| Estimate land production possibilities, surveying property and studying factors such as crop rotation history, soil fertility, or irrigation facilities. | 56% |
