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Agricultural Technicians

  • Bright Outlook
  • Rapid Growth

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

What you’d do

  • Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.
  • Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
  • Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
  • Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
  • Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
  • Collect animal or crop samples.
  • Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
  • Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.

Skills that matter

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Monitoring

How to get there

Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree

Also called

  • Agricultural Research Technician (Agricultural Research Tech)
  • Agricultural Technician (Agricultural Tech)
  • Agriculture Assistant
  • Seed Analyst
  • Agricultural Research Technologist
  • Agronomy Research Technician (Agronomy Research Tech)

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