Agronomist
An agronomist is knowledgeable about the production of field crops, including all the variables involved such as soil and land management, nutrient needs, water needs, pest control and minimizing environmental
Read MoreFarrier
A farrier specializes in the hoof care of equine, such as horses, ponies, mules and donkeys. Typically, farriers clean, trim and shoe horses’ hooves to maintain the animal’s well-being and
Read MoreRow Crop Producer/Farmer
A row crop producer or farmer plants and harvests traditional row crops — such as corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, potatoes, canola, sunflowers, flax, sugar beets, field peas, etc. — independently
Read MoreRanch Manager
Ranch managers oversee and maintain cattle, equine or sheep on a large land area. They monitor grazing land to ensure livestock are properly fed and assure that their environment is
Read MoreCrop Scout
A crop scout inspects farmers’ fields and records weeds, insects, diseases and other observations to help farmers make timely, informed and economical field-crop decisions. A crop scout must walk customer
Read MoreResearch Station Manager
Research station managers work in a leadership role for the management of research stations that are used for outdoor scientific investigation, data analysis and experimentation. Areas of research can include
Read MoreLogger
Loggers work in the wood/timber industry cutting down trees and processing them into logs. They use chain saws and other specialty logging equipment to remove excess limbs and branches and
Read MoreWind Turbine Technician
Wind turbine technicians are responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of wind turbines. They conduct basic cleaning and maintenance of wind turbines and are always focused on safety. Wind
Read MorePen Rider
A pen rider monitors and moves cattle around a feeding operation. On horses, pen riders ride through assigned pens daily and identify sick animals by observing outward signs of distress.
Read MorePest Control Advisor
Pest control advisors are responsible for scouting crops and identifying pests that can affect a farmer’s harvest. Based on their observations, pest control advisors make recommendations on treatment and suggest
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