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Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

SOC 13-1021.00

Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Business and Financial Operations

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.4

Persuasion

3.4

Negotiation

3.4

Judgment and Decision Making

3.4

Complex Problem Solving

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Mathematics

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

3.9

Transportation

3.9

Economics and Accounting

3.9

English Language

3.9

Sales and Marketing

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.6

Administration and Management

3.5

Key Tasks

1Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.

2Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.

3Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.

4Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.

5Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.

Also Known As

Agriculture Industry Specialist Agronomy Supervisor Any Commodity Buyer Buyer Buying Agent Cattle Broker Cattle Dealer Cattle Producers Cattle Shipper Cattle Trader