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Agribusiness Technicians

Advancement Prospects

Many technicians aim to own a business. Technicians can start their own companies in any agricultural business area or act as freelance agents under contract to perform specific services for several firms. For example, an experienced agribusiness technician may purchase computer and data-processing software, set up the necessary record-keeping programs, and act as a consulting firm for various farms and agricultural businesses.

An agribusiness technician may hold many other positions. Farm managers oversee all farm operations and work closely with owners and other management, customers, and all farm departments on larger farms. Regional farm credit managers supervise several of a bank's farm representatives. They may suggest training programs for farm representatives, recommend changes in lending procedures, and conduct personal audits of randomly selected farm accounts. Sales managers act as liaisons between company sales representatives and individual dealers, distributors, or farmers.