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Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

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.

Related Skills:

Critical Thinking
Speaking
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Negotiation

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Other Career Titles:

Buyer, Grain Buyer, Grain Merchandiser, Grain Origination Specialist, Purchasing Agent, Tobacco Buyer

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Career Projections 2016 - 2026

Currently Employed

449,300

As of 2019 (Estimated)

Projected Employment

409,700

by 2029

Projected Growth

-9%

by 2029

Career Outlook

Below Average

is expected for the future

Average National Pay

$64,380

or $30.95 hourly

Training Level

Some College

varies state to state

About Career Projections

Career Projections data is supplied by BLS.gov via the Occupational Outlook Handbook data that was updated in 2018. The data is based on projections from 2016-2026.

Outlook and Impact Employment Outlook

This occupation is not expected to grow rapidly.

Outside factors aren't expected to cause future growth.

Some careers face significant change to the work and worker requirements. New tasks, skills, knowledge, credentials are not immediately expected. Employment demand could remain the same or decrease slightly over time.

What They Do

Possible Work Activities

Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

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Work Values

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Working Conditions

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Tasks

Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.
Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.
Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.
Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.
Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.

Available Jobs/Careers

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Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

Related Skills:

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Currently Employed

449,300

Projected Employment

409,700

Projected Growth

-9%

Career Outlook

Below Average

Average National Pay

$64,380

Training Level

Some College

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Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

Related Skills:

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Other Career Titles:

Currently Employed

449,300

Projected Employment

409,700

Projected Growth

-9%

Career Outlook

Below Average

Average National Pay

$64,380

Training Level

Some College

View Other Training Options

View Job and Career Openings

Join Our Mission

ATEEC is supported and funded in part by the National Science Foundation.

About Us

PARTNERS

REPORTS

ATEEC

101 West Third Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Phone: 563.441.4082

Fax: 563.441.4080

Toll-free: 866.419.6761

See our Privacy Policy.