JobSOC 13-1021

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

1 program

Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling01.0105

02.

Draws on

Customer and Personal Service4.4 of 5
Food Production4.1 of 5
Sales and Marketing4.0 of 5
Economics and Accounting3.8 of 5
Transportation3.8 of 5
English Language3.5 of 5
Mathematics3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.