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What is the primary responsibility of farm workers?
What is the primary responsibility of farm workers?
- Maintaining quality standards for stored grains
- Performing manual labor tasks such as harvesting crops (correct)
- Buying wholesale agricultural products for processing
- Managing the growth of crops and plants in the field
Which role is responsible for managing crop health and growth?
Which role is responsible for managing crop health and growth?
- Sales representatives
- Purchasing agents
- Farm warehouse managers
- Growers (correct)
What tasks do grain elevator operators typically perform?
What tasks do grain elevator operators typically perform?
- Maintaining grain quality and storage (correct)
- Inspecting crop quality in the field
- Selling agricultural materials to businesses
- Repairing agricultural machinery
What is the main function of agricultural equipment technicians?
What is the main function of agricultural equipment technicians?
What is a primary duty of purchasing agents in agriculture?
What is a primary duty of purchasing agents in agriculture?
Which of the following roles oversees activities related to storage and shipment of agricultural materials?
Which of the following roles oversees activities related to storage and shipment of agricultural materials?
Which job focuses on developing storage and inventory systems for crops?
Which job focuses on developing storage and inventory systems for crops?
What is a key responsibility of sales representatives in agriculture?
What is a key responsibility of sales representatives in agriculture?
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Farm Workers
- Perform essential manual labor tasks under the supervision of farmers and ranchers
- Harvest or inspect crops
- Assist in watering plants
- Apply fertilizer and pesticides to control weeds and insects
Growers
- Responsible for taking care and raising crops
- Proper management of growing plants and their environment
- Keep the crops/plants healthy
Grain Elevator Operators
- Assist in maintaining essential quality standards of grains
- Properly store, ship, and purchase grains
- Receive incoming grain deliveries
- Store the grain safely
- Assist in preparing outgoing shipments
- Dry grain and blend different grain types
Agricultural Equipment Technicians
- Maintain, install, and repair machines and implements
- Perform preventative maintenance
- Refuel machines, replace batteries, change the oil, and lubricate moving parts
Purchasing Agents
- Responsible for buying agricultural products and raw materials at wholesale for processing and reuse
- Meet specific purchasing quotas for processors
- Work with several farming clients who serve as suppliers of grain, milk, and other agricultural products
Farm Warehouse Managers
- Oversee all activities related to storing, shipping, and receiving agricultural materials
- Send and receive shipments, including loading and unloading products and materials
Agriculture Specialists
- Perform administrative support and clerical tasks that focus on a certain aspect of farming
- Some specialize in storage and work with farmers to develop high-performing crop and grain storage and inventory systems
Sales Representatives
- Sell materials and products to businesses and government agencies
- Seek out prospective customers by attending trade shows, reviewing customer lists, and following leads from existing clients
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