[Core] [71% incumbents] Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.
  DWAs: Purchase products or services.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.
  DWAs: Execute sales or other financial transactions.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.
  DWAs: Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.
  DWAs: Coordinate logistics or other business operations.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.
  DWAs: Maintain data in information systems or databases. | Communicate with government agencies.

[Supplemental] [71% incumbents] Examine or test crops or products to estimate their value, determine their grade, or locate any evidence of disease or insect damage.
  DWAs: Determine the value of goods or services.

[Supplemental] [71% incumbents] Coordinate or direct activities of workers engaged in cutting, transporting, storing, or milling products and maintaining records.
  DWAs: Supervise employees.

[Supplemental] [71% incumbents] Sell supplies, such as seed, feed, fertilizers, or insecticides, arranging for loans or financing as necessary.
  DWAs: Execute sales or other financial transactions.

[Supplemental] [71% incumbents] Calculate applicable government grain quotas.
  DWAs: Calculate data to inform organizational operations.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand.
  DWAs: Calculate data to inform organizational operations.

[Supplemental] [70% incumbents] Advise farm groups or growers on land preparation or livestock care techniques that will maximize the quantity and quality of production.
  DWAs: Advise others on business or operational matters.

[Supplemental] [70% incumbents] Estimate land production possibilities, surveying property and studying factors such as crop rotation history, soil fertility, or irrigation facilities.
  DWAs: Evaluate condition of properties.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.50 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.62 lvl:1.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mathematics (imp:3.98 lvl:4.62) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.92 lvl:4.68) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Transportation (imp:3.90 lvl:4.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.88 lvl:4.14) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  English Language (imp:3.88 lvl:4.34) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.69 lvl:3.96) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.60 lvl:4.54) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:3.55 lvl:4.78) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Food Production (imp:3.44 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Production and Processing (imp:3.22 lvl:4.08) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Law and Government (imp:3.14 lvl:3.77) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.08 lvl:3.75) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Education and Training (imp:2.78 lvl:4.02) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Geography (imp:2.74 lvl:3.17) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Administrative (imp:2.69 lvl:4.22) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Telecommunications (imp:2.60 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:2.37 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.33 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Psychology (imp:2.21 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Mechanical (imp:2.19 lvl:2.57) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.17 lvl:3.01) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Design (imp:2.11 lvl:2.51) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Biology (imp:2.01 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Building and Construction (imp:1.97 lvl:2.11) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.73 lvl:1.42) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.70 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Physics (imp:1.55 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.55 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.44 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.42 lvl:0.74) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.38 lvl:0.89) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Depth Perception (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.40 lvl:4.36) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.22 lvl:4.79) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.16 lvl:4.65) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.06 lvl:4.57) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.02 lvl:4.66) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.01 lvl:4.17) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.89 lvl:4.69) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.74 lvl:4.21) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.74 lvl:4.77) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.70 lvl:3.73) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Processing Information (imp:3.68 lvl:4.31) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Working with Computers (imp:3.61 lvl:3.02) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.59 lvl:3.17) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.54 lvl:4.03) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.52 lvl:3.93) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.49 lvl:3.95) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.49 lvl:4.32) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.46 lvl:3.31) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.45 lvl:4.60) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.41 lvl:4.10) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.40 lvl:4.15) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.34 lvl:3.18) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.31 lvl:3.90) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.29 lvl:4.25) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.29 lvl:3.31) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.28 lvl:3.74) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.17 lvl:3.34) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.12 lvl:3.44) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.03 lvl:2.76) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.99 lvl:3.16) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.93 lvl:3.55) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.50 lvl:2.55) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.29 lvl:2.29) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.28 lvl:2.10) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.17 lvl:2.00) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.12 lvl:1.66) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.74 lvl:1.02) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.66 lvl:1.48) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.58 lvl:0.82) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.53 lvl:1.06) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.30 lvl:0.86) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.41) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.22) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.94) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.69) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.64) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.58) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Initiative (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.35) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.34) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.29) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.16) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.08) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.02) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Integrity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.84) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Humility (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.67) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Optimism (imp:0.66) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:0.47) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Persuasion (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Instructing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Repairing (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Agricultural cooperative (similarity: 0.1791)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agricultural_cooperative
  QID: Q2996615
  Extract: An agricultural cooperative, also known as a farmers' co-op, is a producer cooperative in which farmers pool their resources in certain areas of activities.

  Title: Local purchasing (similarity: 0.4068)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_purchasing
  QID: Q17099654
  Extract: Local purchasing is a preference to buy locally produced goods and services rather than those produced farther away. It is very often abbreviated as a positive goal, "buy local" or "buy locally', that parallels the phrase "think globally, act locally", common in green politics.

  Title: Economics (similarity: 0.0769)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economics
  QID: Q8134
  Extract: Economics is a social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

  Title: Whole Foods Market (similarity: 0.1967)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_Foods_Market
  QID: Q1809448
  Extract: Whole Foods Market, Inc. is an American multinational supermarket chain headquartered in Austin, Texas, owned wholly by Amazon, and which generally sells whole food products free from hydrogenated fats and artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. A USDA Certified Organic grocer in the United S

  Title: Isaac Franklin (similarity: 0.1754)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Franklin
  QID: Q15497612
  Extract: Isaac Franklin was an American slave trader and plantation owner. Born to wealthy planters in what would become Sumner County, Tennessee, he assisted his brothers in trading slaves and agricultural surplus along the Mississippi River in his youth, before briefly serving in the Tennessee militia duri

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, and work activities specific to agricultural purchasing. The role's specialization in farm products is well-documented with clear industry context.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T13:00:50.177513+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,322
tokens_output        : 4,138
cost_usd             : $0.044856
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specialized agricultural procurement role. The closest semantic neighbor 'Local purchasing' covers general local procurement preferences rather than the specific agricultural commodity buying function.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Buyers and Purchasing Agents for Farm Products are specialized procurement professionals who purchase agricultural products like grains, livestock, milk, and Christmas trees for further processing or resale. They serve as critical intermediaries in the agricultural supply chain, negotiating contracts with farmers, evaluating product quality and value, and arranging transportation and storage. These professionals combine agricultural knowledge with business acumen to facilitate the flow of farm products from producers to processors and consumers.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves examining crops or livestock to assess quality and determine fair market value, negotiating purchase contracts with farmers based on market conditions and product specifications. They coordinate transportation logistics to move purchased products to processing facilities or distribution centers, while maintaining detailed records of transactions and inventory levels for regulatory compliance. Much of their time is spent communicating with farmers, transportation companies, and processing facilities to ensure smooth operations. They analyze market data and government quotas to make informed purchasing decisions, and may also sell agricultural supplies like seeds, fertilizers, or feed to farming operations.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful farm products buyers combine strong analytical skills with excellent interpersonal communication abilities, as they must build trust with farmers while making data-driven purchasing decisions. They thrive on the variability and seasonality of agricultural markets, demonstrating high dependability and attention to detail when evaluating product quality and managing complex logistics. These professionals possess strong negotiation skills and business judgment, comfortable working in both office and field environments. The entrepreneurial and conventional personality types (RIASEC E:4.91, C:4.80) excel in this role, as it requires both business development skills and systematic record-keeping and compliance activities.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field typically requires a bachelor's degree (76.8% of practitioners), often in agricultural business, economics, or a related field, though some enter with associate's degrees (8.3%) or high school education plus extensive agricultural experience. New professionals often start in assistant buyer roles or agricultural sales positions to gain industry knowledge and develop relationships with farmers and suppliers. Understanding of agricultural markets, commodity pricing, and farming practices is essential, whether gained through formal education or hands-on experience in agricultural operations.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced buyers can advance to purchasing manager roles overseeing multiple product lines or regional operations, or transition into agricultural commodity trading positions with larger corporations. Some move into supply chain management roles for major food processors or agricultural cooperatives, while others leverage their market knowledge to become agricultural consultants or start their own agricultural trading businesses. The role can also serve as a pathway to broader agricultural management positions or specialized roles in commodity futures markets.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, this occupation employs approximately 8,890 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $67,940, reflecting the specialized knowledge required. Employment is concentrated in agricultural regions, particularly in grain-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska, as well as areas with significant livestock operations. The profession faces moderate employment pressure due to consolidation in agriculture and increased direct-to-processor sales, but remains essential for smaller farms and specialized products. Geographic mobility is often required as buyers may need to travel extensively within their territory to evaluate crops and maintain farmer relationships.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While technology assists with market analysis and record-keeping through agricultural software platforms, the core functions of quality assessment, relationship building, and contract negotiation are highly resistant to automation. The need for on-site crop evaluation, trust-building with farmers, and complex negotiation in variable market conditions ensures continued human involvement in this role. Technology may streamline administrative tasks but cannot replace the agricultural expertise and interpersonal skills required for successful purchasing operations.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products (13-1022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share core purchasing skills including negotiation (3.4 importance), critical thinking (3.9 importance), and decision-making abilities in procurement contexts.
    data: Negotiation skill importance 3.4
    data: Critical thinking importance 3.9
    data: Making decisions work activity importance 4.2
  [task_similarity] Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (13-1023.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve purchasing products, negotiating contracts, and maintaining procurement records as primary work activities.
    data: Purchase products task
    data: Negotiate contracts task
    data: Maintain records task
  [knowledge_overlap] Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (11-9013.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require deep knowledge of agricultural products, farming operations, and seasonal production cycles, with shared understanding of agricultural economics.
    data: Transportation knowledge importance 3.9
    data: Economics and Accounting knowledge importance 3.9
    data: Agricultural product evaluation tasks
  [riasec_cluster] Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize entrepreneurial activities (E:4.91) involving client relationship management and business development in wholesale markets.
    data: RIASEC E:4.91
    data: Establishing relationships work activity importance 4.2
    data: Communicating with outside organizations importance 4.0
  [career_pathway] Purchasing Managers (11-3061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Farm products buyers often advance to purchasing manager roles, representing a natural career progression within procurement functions.
    data: Job zone 4 preparation level
    data: Bachelor's degree requirement 76.8%
    data: Management and administration knowledge

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['farm products buyer', 'agricultural buyer', 'grain buyer', 'cattle buyer', 'livestock buyer', 'commodity buyer', 'agricultural purchasing agent', 'farm purchasing']
  exclude_keywords : ['retail buyer', 'fashion buyer', 'purchasing agent', 'procurement specialist', 'wholesale buyer']
  title_patterns   : ['*buyer*farm*', '*agricultural*buyer*', '*grain*buyer*', '*livestock*buyer*', '*commodity*buyer*']
  common_variations: ['Farm Products Buyer', 'Agricultural Buyer', 'Grain Buyer', 'Livestock Buyer', 'Cattle Buyer', 'Commodity Buyer', 'Agricultural Purchasing Agent', 'Farm Purchasing Specialist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'agricultural', 'products', 'principles', 'operations', 'production', 'activities', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'techniques', 'quality', 'ideas', 'services', 'resources', 'materials', 'body', 'processing']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01560  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     40  0.01486  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  dwas:2%  inference:2%
equipment                  23  0.00854  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
agricultural               22  0.00817  inference            inference:91%  wikipedia:9%
products                   19  0.00706  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:32%  inference:32%  onet_dimensions:26%
principles                 16  0.00594  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                 16  0.00594  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  inference:38%  dwas:19%
production                 12  0.00446  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:8%
activities                 12  0.00446  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:8%  wikipedia:8%
includes                   12  0.00446  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00446  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00446  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 11  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
quality                    11  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:36%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00409  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                   10  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  dwas:20%  wikipedia:20%
resources                  10  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
materials                  10  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
processing                  9  0.00334  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:22%
farmers                     9  0.00334  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:22%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00334  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  9  0.00334  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00334  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00334  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
business                    8  0.00297  inference            inference:50%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
product                     8  0.00297  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%
maintaining                 8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00297  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
government                  7  0.00260  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:43%  onet_tasks:29%  dwas:14%