DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products
Occupational Description:
Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 10 - Southeast | 60 | 10 | $31.08/hr | $2.07/hr | $19.91/hr | $22.57/hr | $31.53/hr | $37.36/hr | $44.46/hr |
| Minnesota | 440 | 70 | $33.06/hr | $1.29/hr | $19.84/hr | $25.35/hr | $31.40/hr | $40.39/hr | $50.62/hr |
| U S | 10,180 | 336 | $29.66/hr | $0.33/hr | $15.84/hr | $20.87/hr | $27.40/hr | $35.86/hr | $45.95/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Management Analysts | 370 | $40.11/hr | N/A |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 310 | $23.36/hr | N/A |
| Public Relations Specialists | 170 | $27.41/hr | N/A |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 140 | $28.92/hr | N/A |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | 60 | $23.30/hr | N/A |
| Technical Writers | 50 | $23.26/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products
- Negotiates contracts with farmers for production or purchase of agricultural products such as milk, grains, and Christmas trees.
- Inspects and tests crops or other farm products to determine quality and to detect evidence of disease or insect damage.
- Maintains records of business transactions.
- Estimates production possibilities by surveying property and studying factors such as history of crop rotation, soil fertility, and irrigation facilities.
- Writes articles for publication.
- Coordinates and directs activities or workers engaged in cutting, transporting, storing, or milling products and in maintaining records.
- Advises farm groups and growers on land preparation and livestock care to maximize quantity and quality of production.
- Plans and arranges for transportation for crops, milk, or other products to dairy or processing facility.
- Arranges sales, loans, or financing for supplies, such as equipment, seed, feed, fertilizer, and chemicals.
- Reviews orders and determines product types and quantities required to meet demand.