Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
O*NET-SOC 13-1021.00 · interest code ECR
Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Enterprising — persuading, leading, selling, starting and running things — then Conventional and Realistic.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation — usually a four-year degree plus experience.