Agricultural Technologists & Technicians
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NOC 2021: 21112 & 22110 / NOC 2016: 2123 & 2221
Agricultural Technologists & Technicians may also be called:
- agrology technician
- plant breeding technician
- seed technologist
- biological technologist
- biological technician
- botanical technician
What Would I Do?
Agricultural Technologists & Technicians use their knowledge of agriculture to help farmers run their businesses, finding the most efficient ways to work their land
As an Agricultural Technologist or Technician, your duties can include:
- providing information and advice to farmers about their businesses
- selecting crops based on soil conditions
- studying weed control
- helping farmers pick the right livestock
- conducting lab tests and taking field samples
Agricultural Technologists & Technicians often specialize in food, plant, soil, or animal technology.
