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       CODE: 162.117-022 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): FIELD CONTRACTOR (any industry)
Negotiates contracts with growers to raise or purchase crops, such as fruits and vegetables,
performing any combination of the following duties: Contacts grower to negotiate contracts and to
explain terms and conditions of contract and contractual responsibilities. Determines production
possibilities of land by studying data, such as history of crop rotation, type and fertility of
soil, location, topography, and irrigation facilities. Negotiates amount of acreage to be planted or
purchased and selects fields to be planted. Advises grower on preparing land, planting, cultivating,
thinning, harvesting, and related problems. Supplies seed and fertilizer. May estimate crop yield.
Arranges for financing and advances funds to purchase supplies and equipment or services of
contractor. May arrange for loans of company-owned machinery. Arranges for transportation of crops
to processing plants. Inspects growing crops for evidence of disease and insect damage and
recommends corrective measures. May assist in recruiting extra labor during peak seasons. May
conduct lectures for farm groups on specific phases of agricultural activities. May write articles
for publication and for scientific groups. May specialize in one crop and be designated according to
crop bought.
GOE: 03.01.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R5 M3 L5 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 21305A Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products
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