Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Estimate land production possibilities, surveying property and studying factors such as crop rotation history, soil fertility, or irrigation facilities.
2. 02Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.
3. 03Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.
4. 04Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand.
5. 05Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.
6. 06Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.
7. 07Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.
8. 08Examine or test crops or products to estimate their value, determine their grade, or locate any evidence of disease or insect damage.
9. 09Coordinate or direct activities of workers engaged in cutting, transporting, storing, or milling products and maintaining records.

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