| 1. | Inspect crops, fields, and plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting. |
| 2. | Assign duties such as cultivation, irrigation and harvesting of crops or plants, product packaging and grading, and equipment maintenance. |
| 3. | Observe workers to detect inefficient and unsafe work procedures or to identify problems, initiating corrective action as necessary. |
| 4. | Review employees' work to evaluate quality and quantity. |
| 5. | Prepare and maintain time and payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, and disciplinary actions. |
| 6. | Plan and supervise infrastructure and collections maintenance functions such as planting, fertilizing, pest and weed control, and landscaping. |
| 7. | Prepare reports regarding farm conditions, crop yields, machinery breakdowns, or labor problems. |
| 8. | Requisition and purchase supplies such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, and tools. |
| 9. | Estimate labor requirements for jobs, and plan work schedules accordingly. |
| 10. | Direct or assist with the adjustment and repair of farm equipment and machinery. |
| 11. | Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, and insect identification, and in the use of safety measures. |
| 12. | Drive and operate farm machinery such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters in order to transport workers and supplies, or to cultivate and harvest fields. |
| 13. | Perform the same horticultural or agricultural duties as subordinates. |
| 14. | Issue equipment such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete. |
| 15. | Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs. |
| 16. | Confer with managers to evaluate weather and soil conditions, to develop plans and procedures, and to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques. |
| 17. | Recruit, hire, and discharge workers. |
| 18. | Read inventory records, customer orders, and shipping schedules to determine required activities. |
| 19. | Investigate grievances and settle disputes to maintain harmony among workers. |
| 20. | Calculate and monitor budgets for maintenance and development of collections, grounds, and infrastructure. |
| 21. | Contract with seasonal workers and farmers to provide employment. |
| 22. | Monitor and oversee construction projects such as horticultural buildings and irrigation systems. |
| 23. | Perform hardscape activities including installation and repair of irrigation systems, resurfacing and grading of paths, rockwork, or erosion control. |
| 24. | Arrange for transportation, equipment, and living quarters for seasonal workers. |