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Automation Squad

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AI for Agricultural Technicians

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

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.

Agricultural Technicians · O*NET 19-4012.00 · Job Zone 3 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

11 of 12tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

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The tools this job actually uses

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  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot
  • Microsoft PowerPointhot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • SAP softwarehot
  • Email software
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Global positioning system GPS software
  • Statistical software
  • Web browser software

What this job involves

26 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 24.

  1. Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.
  2. Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
  3. Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
  4. Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
  5. Conduct studies of nitrogen or alternative fertilizer application methods, quantities, or timing to ensure satisfaction of crop needs and minimization of leaching, runoff, or denitrification.
  6. Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
  7. Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.
  8. Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
  9. Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.
  10. Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.
  11. Collect animal or crop samples.
  12. Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
  13. Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
  14. Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.
  15. Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.
  16. Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.
  17. Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
  18. Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.
  19. Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.
  20. Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
  21. Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.
  22. Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
  23. Prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
  24. Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public.
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