19-4012.01Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Precision Agriculture Technicians

Apply geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS), to agricultural production or management activities, such as pest scouting, site-specific pesticide application, yield mapping, or variable-rate irrigation. May use computers to develop or analyze maps or remote sensing images to compare physical topography with data on soils, fertilizer, pests, or weather.

Primary Directive

Assist in optimizing agricultural practices using precision technology.

Execution Steps

1
Document precision agriculture information
Maintain accurate records of precision agriculture data and practices.
2
Collect field data
Gather information on soil attributes and yield data using GIS tools.
3
Analyze geospatial data
Evaluate data to identify agricultural implications of soil quality and weather conditions.
4
Create and analyze maps
Develop maps to visualize crop yields and soil characteristics for better management.
5
Recommend crop management strategies
Advise on best crop varieties and practices based on data analysis.

Toolbox Requirements

ESRI ArcGIS softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.