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Buyer and Purchasing Agent, 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.

Annual openings

1,241

Median wage

n/a

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2024–2034

+15%

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  1. Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.
  2. Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.
  3. Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.
  4. Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.
  5. Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.
  6. Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand.
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