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.
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Salary Information
Precision Agriculture Technicians: $46,790 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Calibrate scientific or technical equipment. | General |
| Collect geographical or geological field data. | General |
| Advise customers on the use of products or services. | General |
| Prepare maps. | General |
| Consult with others regarding safety or health equipment or facilities. | General |
| Prepare operational reports. | General |
| Research crop management methods. | Management |
| Determine geographic coordinates. | Management |
| Maintain laboratory or technical equipment. | Maintenance |
| Analyze environmental data. | Analysis |
| Analyze geological or geographical data. | Analysis |
| Conduct climatological research. | Analysis |
| Record research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems. | Analysis |
| Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel. | Development |
| Advise others on the development or use of new technologies. | Development |
| Develop agricultural methods. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| AGCO GTA Software Suite | Analytical or scientific software |
| Farm Works Site Pro | Analytical or scientific software |
| GeoAgro GIS | Map creation software |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software |
| MapShots EASi Suite | Analytical or scientific software |
| SST Development Group SSToolbox | Analytical or scientific software |
| Trimble AgGPS EZ-Map | Map creation software |
| Trimble AgGPS MultiPlane | Map creation software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcPad | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcView | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Ag Leader Technology SMS Advanced | Data base user interface and query software |
| John Deere Apex Farm Management | Data base user interface and query software |
| Novariant AutoFarm AF Viewer | Data base user interface and query software |