Also called: Irrigation Equipment Sales Representative, Pivot Dealer Sales Manager
Sells the giant rolling sprinkler systems that water circular fields across the farm belt, designing each one for a farmer's land and water.
A Nebraska farmer wants to irrigate 160 acres of corn, so you check his well's flow, map the field and design a quarter-mile pivot. You quote the price, explain new soil sensors that save water and plan installation before planting. In summer you troubleshoot pivots that stop in the middle of a field.
Salary plus commission at dealerships.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's in agriculture or ag mechanics; farm background.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Agricultural Systems Technology, Agronomy, Agricultural Business.
Growing about average. Water-saving technology keeps farmers upgrading.
Low risk for 10 years. Remote apps and sensors help; walking fields, designing systems and trust with farmers stay human.
Classes: Agriculture CTE class, Welding or shop, Algebra II.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-4011.
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