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National Compensation Survey - Wages

B028 PURCHASING AGENTS AND BUYERS, FARM PRODUCTS

Major Occupational Groups: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | K
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MOG B Executive, Administrative, And Managerial Occupations
Management Related Occupations
B028 PURCHASING AGENTS AND BUYERS, FARM PRODUCTS
Purchasing Agents—-Coordinate activities involved with purchasing goods and services related to farm products. Examine and test products and estimate their value according to market price.

Buyers—-Purchase farm products for resale. Inspect and grade or appraise agricultural commodities and livestock offered for sale to determine value and yield.

Last modified: October 16, 2001