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| | Managing soil | Preparing land | Grain crops | General supervising | Forage crops | Weeds and pests | Marketing
Managing Soil Resources
- Demonstrate a practical knowledge of soils
- Take soil samples & interpret the analysis results
- Manage soil quality through use of suitable cropping practices
Preparing, Fertilizing & Seeding Land
- Select appropriate tillage equipment to meet cultivation requirements
- Set up & adjust tillage implements for proper field performance
- Perform chemical seed treatment operations
- Inoculate legume seed
- Prepare & set-up seeding implements for field operation
- Prepare & calibrate fertilizer applicators for field operations
- Carry out the day to day routine of the seeding program
Operating Irrigation Equipment
- Perform necessary procedures to move a pivot type irrigation system
- Start up & operate a pivot type irrigation system
- Prepare irrigation equipment for winter storage
- Perform pipe & system damage repairs
Harvesting, Handling & Storing Grain Crops
- Identify maturity points & cutting requirements for swathing grain
- Prepare, set-up & service a swather & combine for field operation
- Determine optimum time for combine start-up
- Manage operation and adjustment of combine working in the field
- Set-up & service direct cut combine headers
- Harvest & handle high moisture grain
- Operate, service & repair grain dryers
- Manage crop residues after harvest
- Inspect & manage crops in storage
- Evaluate grain drying operations
General Supervising
- Demonstrate use of decision making & problem solving techniques
- Demonstrate effective verbal & written communication for records, staff & public
- Demonstrate supervisor’s time management competence
- Plan & manage farm staff work schedule
- Supervise farm staff work activities
- Conduct training of farm staff
- Conduct production meetings
Harvesting, Handling & Storing Forage Crops
- Prepare, set-up & service a forage harvester for field operation
- Prepare, set-up & service a square & round baler for field operation
- Prepare, set-up & service cutting, handling, conditioning & raking equipment for field operation
- Determine time to cut standing forage crops
- Determine optimum moisture and length of cutting silage
- Handle hay to achieve & maintain maximum quality
Controlling Weeds & Pests
- Identify sources & obtain assistance in crop pest, disease detection & control
- Identify common problem weeds in grain crop fields
- Identify insect problems in grain crop fields
- Prepare & calibrate sprayers for field operations
- Carryout a weed control program
- Identify plant diseases damage
- Control pest & fungi in stored crops
Marketing Crops
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of relevant CWB regulations
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of Canadian grain legislation
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of the workings of the open market system
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For more information about the content of this document, contact Kenda Lubeck.
This information published to the web on June 19, 2003.
Last Reviewed/Revised on January 10, 2012.
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